Astronomy Quiz Time: Find Out Your Star Quotient With These Trivia Questions

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We are all residents of the Earth, but our eyes have always been lifted to the heavens. Even before we could send satellites beyond the outer reaches of our atmosphere, the ancients were able to plot the trajectory of the orbits of all the planets in our Solar System.This book will help you find out how much information you have been able to acquire and retain about the inhabitants of our Solar System.I have tried to include a good mix of celestial bodies: in addition to the planets and the dwarf planets, you will also meet prominent satellites, asteroids, and even some comets!Anything that has a name, usually taken from Greek or Roman mythology, can be found within the pages of this book.And, as humankind sets its sights on Mars, after conquering the Moon in the previous century, it is very important that we learn more about our heavenly neighborhood.