6 Questions
Which astronomer proposed the heliocentric view of the Universe?
Nicolaus Copernicus
What was the first man-made object to orbit the Earth?
The Sputnik 1 satellite
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong
Which type of telescope was invented by Sir Isaac Newton?
Reflecting telescope
When was the Hubble Space Telescope put into orbit?
1990
Who was the first to discover exoplanets?
Wolszczan and Frail
Test your knowledge on key milestones in the evolution of astronomy, from the Greeks developing it as a theoretical science to the launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik 1 in 1957. Explore the significant contributions of historical figures like Copernicus, Newton, Einstein, Hubble, and more.
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