The Ultimate Astronomy Quiz: 24 Flashcards

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Welcome to the ultimate astronomy quiz featuring Brainscape’s flashcards (https://www.brainscape.com) from our ‘Get Smarter’ collection of general knowledge flashcards! Find those (and more astronomy flashcards) here:

• Get Smarter: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/get-smarter
• User-generated collections: https://www.brainscape.com/subjects/astronomy

In this video, we'll test your smarts with a selection of questions and answers that cover a wide range of astronomy concepts, from the names of the planets in our solar system to the stars that feature prominently in our night sky. Some of the questions covered include:

0:18 - What landmark historical event occurred on July 20, 1969?

0:49 - What event, believed to have occurred 13.8 billion years ago, may mark the inception of the universe?

1:34 - Which Greek-Roman philosopher is the creator of the Ptolemaic model of the universe, which had Earth at its center, and which persisted for nearly two millennia?

2:07 – At what altitude above Earth’s surface does Space officially start?

2:45 – What is the largest planet in our solar system?

2:56 – What is our nearest neighboring galaxy?

3:34 - What is the brightest star in our night sky?

3:59 - What were the first living creatures intentionally sent into space?

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Whether you're an astronomy student, a trivia buff, or just someone who loves to learn new things, this complete collection of basic astronomy trivia is totally for you! So sit back, relax, and get ready to put your knowledge to the test and get smarter (https://www.brainscape.com/academy/get-smarter/) with Brainscape's flashcards.

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