Fact deck · 4 min · Easy

Space Myths Vol. 2: Sound, Pluto and Black Holes

Space isn't perfectly silent, and the Sun isn't yellow. Seven space 'facts' to fix.

Seven short cards. Read at your own pace and tap Next. Each card ends with a takeaway and links to its source.

The 7 questions in this deck

Each one has its own page with the full answer, why people believe the myth, and the source.

Is there sound in space?
Space is mostly silent, but not everywhere.
Is Mercury the hottest planet?
Venus, not Mercury, is the hottest planet.
Is Pluto still a planet?
Pluto has been a dwarf planet since 2006.
Do black holes suck everything in?
Black holes aren't cosmic vacuum cleaners.
What color is the Sun?
The Sun is white, not yellow.
Does the Moon rotate?
The Moon spins, exactly once per orbit.
Is a shooting star a star?
Shooting stars are tiny space rocks burning up.

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