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Do you know the solar system?

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1
What is a black hole
Dark matter caused objects
Dead DSO
Dead planet
Gravity well
2
What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
Irregular Galaxy
Barred Spiral Galaxy
Elliptical Galaxy
Lenticular Galaxy
3
What is the name of the super-massive black hole in our galaxy?
Sagittarius A*
Holmberg 15A
What? There's no black hole in our galaxy!
APM 08279+5255
4
How often do solar eclipses occur
2,4 per year
5 per decade
10,9 per year
12 per year
5
What are most stars mainly made of
Hydrogen
Gold
Einsteinium
Helium
6
Why do some planets have many satellites and some have none?
Massive bodies attract more stuff
Because astronomers cannot see them
Because satellites are man made
Size matters
7
What units do astronomers use?
Parsecs
Leagues
Knots
Miles
8
How many planets are there in our solar system?
7
8
6
9
9
How many days does Mercury need to orbit the sun?
88 days
67 days
110 days
120 days
10
How big do stars get?
1000 solar radii
100 rads
100 AU
10000 solar radii