According to a new poll, one in ten Britons believes that the Moon is closer to the U. K. than Australia. Lynx Deep Space conducted the survey. The daily Express reported that a third of Britons have predicted that humans will begin to live in space in the next 50 years.

Dr. Jon Scott, a space physiologist, said there are many misconceptions among people relating to space travel. Some of the most common misconceptions are regarding distance from the moon or the sun.

The approximate distance of moon from earth is 250,000. The distance is equivalent of 25 one way trips to Australia. The survey revealed that 25% believe it is possible to get a mobile phone reception to call home while in orbit.

Moreover, Brits believe that solar system is a brilliant holiday destination, and the belief is growing. The survey revealed that 40% preferred to travel in solar system rather going to Spain.

The study found that one in ten Brits believe that flying to the land Down Under takes more time than a trip to the moon.

Deodorant maker Lynx released the poll. The poll was conducted as part of its Deep Space promo to send a customer into space.