Odd One Out

Discuss:

Which is the odd one out?

Planet Etymology

Learn:

Where did the days of the week get their names?

Watch: What’s up Wednesday? Check out this short video which explains how the gods of different cultures influenced how we spell the days of the week.

  • Sun (Sunday)

  • Moon (Monday)

  • Mars (Tuesday)

  • Mercury (Wednesday)

  • Jupiter (Thursday)

  • Venus (Friday)

  • Saturn (Saturday)

Go Further: Check out Time And Date for more information about the etymology of the days of the week including this image (right)
”The classical planets and their perceived distance from Earth, with associated days of the week.”

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Adelaide Planetarium - UniSA

The Adelaide Planetarium will take you on an immersive journey through space, with stars and constellations coming alive during our stunning night sky presentations and fulldome movies.

 

  • All images C/- NASA