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Deep Sky Objects Four Trivia Quiz

Here is one more test on deep sky objects. I name the object and you determine which Constellation it is in.

A multiple-choice quiz by almach. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
almach

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
47,109

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. The Keyhole Nebula is in what Constellation? Hint

Carina

Canis Major

Puppis

Orion

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Question 2 of 5

2. The Flame Nebula is in what Constellation? Hint

Monoceros

Dorado

Crux

Orion

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Question 3 of 5

3. Hubble's variable Nebula is in what Constellation? Hint

Orion

Hercules

Monoceros

Bootes

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Question 4 of 5

4. The Little Dumbbell Nebula is in what Constellation? Hint

Pegasus

Perseus

Pavo

Puppis

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Question 5 of 5

5. The Ghost of Jupiter is in what Constellation? Hint

Virgo

Crater

Hydra

Corvus

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Keyhole Nebula is in what Constellation?

Answer: Carina

The Keyhole Nebula is part of the Eta Carinae Nebula.

2. The Flame Nebula is in what Constellation?

Answer: Orion

The Flame Nebula (unlike it's name) is not that bright. It is near the Horsehead Nebula and it is also known as NGC 2024.

3. Hubble's variable Nebula is in what Constellation?

Answer: Monoceros

This nebula looks just like a comet! It is also known as NGC 2261.

4. The Little Dumbbell Nebula is in what Constellation?

Answer: Perseus

This little planetary nebula is also known as the Barbell Nebula and NGC 650.

5. The Ghost of Jupiter is in what Constellation?

Answer: Hydra

This neat and bright planetary is about the same size as Jupiter (Hence its name), it is also known as NGC 3242.

Source: Author almach

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