Question 1
Which star lies at the center of our planetary system?
- Sun
- Polaris
- Betelgeuse
- Sirius
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Sun
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Astronomy trivia quiz
How well do you really know Astronomy? Find out in a live duel. QuizDown has over 120 Astronomy questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the Astronomy questions cover
- Planets
- Black Holes
- Comets
- Constellations
- Cosmology
- Exoplanets
- Galaxies
- Lagrange Points
- Variable Stars
- Asteroids
- Astrometry
- Dwarf Planets
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Question 2
What is the name of Earth's only natural satellite?
- Ganymede
- Moon
- Titan
- Europa
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Moon
Question 3
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
- Earth
- Mars
- Mercury
- Venus
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Mercury
In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.
How a Astronomy match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven Astronomy questions for you and your opponent.
- Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
- The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.
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