A new survey has revealed many Brits are clueless about the solar system with four in ten unable to identify the biggest planet. New research shows many Brits struggle with basic astronomy (Image: Getty Images)

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 32% admitted their knowledge of astronomy is lacking. According to the survey, four in ten Brits (38%) have no idea what a supernova is, and one in 100 even think Earth has rings around it, like Saturn and Uranus. Meanwhile, six in ten wouldn’t be able to identify popular constellations like the Plough or Orion's Belt.

Other well-known star arrangements that leave people confused include the Summer Triangle (94%), Little Bear (90%), and The Dragon (95%). Despite this, 73% are interested in learning more about the night sky, with 58% ta

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