Space wordplay Flashcards

1

What was the original nickname name of Eris (the dwarf planet that was the same size as Pluto)?

2

Which of the following names means "star"?

3

Which of the following insults derives from astronomy?

4

Which day of the week is Mars' day?

5

When is a quarter the same as a half?

6

What is the Latin name for our Sun?

7

What is the line on a planet separating its day side from its nightside called?

8

The moons of Uranus are traditionally named after___

9

"Meteor" came from words meaning:

10

The word "galaxy" came from a Greek word that means _______

11

"Equinox" means ___________

12

Which of the following car brands is named after a star cluster?

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