Solar System Characteristics and Discoveries Quiz

Due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide on its surface.

Jupiter's immense size makes it the largest planet, with a diameter of about 11 times that of Earth.

Galileo Galilei's telescopic observations led to the discovery of Jupiter's largest moons, now known as the Galilean moons.

Apollo 11 made history by landing the first humans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a massive storm that has been raging for centuries.

Nicolaus Copernicus formulated the heliocentric model, placing the Sun at the center of the solar system.

The Hubble Space Telescope has provided stunning images and groundbreaking observations of the universe beyond.

Titan is not only Saturn's largest moon but also the second-largest moon in the solar system.

Hydrogen fusion, occurring in the Sun's core, releases immense energy, powering its radiance.

Once known as the ninth planet, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.

Mercury's close proximity to the Sun results in its short orbital period, giving it the shortest year of any planet.

Io, one of Jupiter's moons, is the most volcanically active body in the solar system, with sulfur-covered landscapes.