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A bunch of random space trivia.
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1
Red dwarf stars are the most common type of star in the universe.
False
True
2
It is possible for a normal object to move faster than light to escape a black hole.
False
True
3
What is the name of the hypothetical planet that might explain the strange orbits of several Kuiper Belt Objects.
Planet Nine
Planet Y
4239 Tholin
90377 Sedna
4
Space is completely silent.
True
False
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6
What is the coldest place in the universe?
The Orion Nebula
The Omega Nebula
The Helix Nebula
The Boomerang Nebula
7
What type of galaxy is the most common in the universe?
Barred Spiral
Irregular
Spiral
Elliptical
8
Pluto was reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet in 2005.
False
True
9
Why do two pieces of the same type of metal permanently bond when they touch in space?
Because of zero gravity.
Because of the speed at which they collide.
Because of the friction created when they collide.
Because of cold welding.
10
There is floating water in space.
True
False
11
The moon used to be part of the earth.
False
True
12
Neptune has rings.
False
True
13
When will the Hale
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Bopp comet return to the inner solar system again?
The year 5673
The year 3478
The year 4385
The year 2384
14
The sun makes up about ___ percent of the solar system's mass.
99.86%
98.92%
98.35%
99.99%
15
Which of the following is not a dwarf planet?
Kepler-62e
90482 Orcus
704 Interamnia
225088 Gonggong
16
Mercury is smaller than one of Saturn's moons.
False
True
17
How many moons does Jupiter have?
68
67
66
69
18
Which of the following planets spins in the opposite direction as compared to other planets?
Venus
Uranus
Saturn
Mercury
19
Halley's Comet will pass by earth in the year 2062.
False
True
20
What is the point of no return around a black hole called?
Radius
Event Horizon
Singularity
Gravity Flare
21
A quasar emits very large amounts of energy.
True
False
