Here we go with some more astronomy and science trivia. We’re rounding the solar system looking at the moons of various planets.
When you’re done with Moon Trivia, check out our other Science Trivia episodes. You’ll have a blast.
Book of the Week
Moons of the Solar System
Retired astronomer Thomas Wm. Hamilton has written six books on astronomy. But science always changes. His most recent book, Moons of the Solar System, has just been revised toincorporate the newest research and information on these amazing bodies in the sky. The new title is Moons of the Solar System, Revised Second Edition: Incorporating the Latest Discoveries in Our Solar System as well as Suspected Exomoons.
Having once worked on the Apollo Project, the author has long been fascinated in studying moons. From Galileo’s discoveries in 1610, to the latest returns from the Cassini spacecraft in orbit around Saturn, four centuries of discoveries in the solar system are summarized, complete with the names of those responsible for finding them.
The 185 known moons of the planets and dwarf planets in the solar system are described in great detail, from how they were discovered, and by whom, to information about their sizes and orbits.
Episode Transcript/Quiz
Episode Introduction
A little science and astronomy trivia as our bonus episode this week. I’ve got ten quick questions about the Moons of the Solar System.
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Here we go.
Moons of the Solar System Trivia Questions
- By mass, what is the largest moon in the solar system?
a. Ganymede. Orbiting Jupiter, it’s the only moon in the solar system with it’s own magnetosphere - What is the largest moon of Saturn?
a. The aptly named, Titan - What is the Roman name for our Moon?
a. Luna - With over 400 active volcanoes, what is the most geologically active object in the Solar System?
a. Io. The volcanoes spew sulfur and sulfur dioxide. - What moon is the smoothest known solid object in the Solar System?
a. Europa. It also has a thin, mostly Oxygen atmosphere. - What are the two moons of Mars?
a. Phobos and Deimos - With over 290, what planet has the most natural satellites?
a. Saturn. The rings aren’t the only thing going on there. - Named for the Greek god of the seas, what is the largest moon orbiting Neptune?
a. Triton - Named for the queen of the fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, what is the largest moon of Uranus?
a. Titania. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1787. - Which planets have zero natural satellites?
a. Mercury and Venus
Episode Conclusion
And that’s it for Moons trivia. How did you do? I’ve got lots of science trivia in the archive, so be sure to check that out. I’ll be back on Wednesday for our regularly scheduled frivolities.
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