#1
Who is considered the father of modern astronomy?
#2
What is the name of the theory that states the universe began as a hot, dense point and has been expanding ever since?
#3
What is the name of the largest moon in the solar system?
#4
Who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system, placing the Sun at the center?
#5
Which planet in our solar system has the shortest day, completing one rotation in approximately 10 hours?
#6
What is the name of the process by which a star converts hydrogen into helium, releasing energy in the form of light and heat?
#7
Which astronomer formulated the three laws of planetary motion?
#8
What is the name of the phenomenon where light bends as it passes through different mediums, such as air or water?
#9
Which space telescope was launched in 1990 and has provided many important discoveries in astronomy?
#10
What is the phenomenon called when the Moon partially blocks the Sun, creating a ring of light visible from Earth?
#11
Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced astronomical knowledge, including the invention of the zodiac?
#12
What is the name of the boundary in space beyond which no light or radiation can escape, making it impossible to observe directly?
#13
What is the term for a small body of ice, rock, and dust that orbits the Sun?
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#14
Who developed the laws of motion and universal gravitation, which laid the foundations for classical mechanics?
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#15
Which astronomer discovered the law of conservation of angular momentum and formulated the concept of the nebular hypothesis for the formation of the solar system?
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#16
Which ancient Greek astronomer is known for his geocentric model of the universe, placing the Earth at the center?
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#17
Which spacecraft made the first successful flyby of Pluto in 2015, providing detailed images and data about the dwarf planet?
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