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Deep Sky Objects Three Trivia Quiz

This is a little harder quiz on Astronomy. I will give you the popular name of the object and you determine the Constellation.

A multiple-choice quiz by almach. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
almach

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
47,106

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Wild Duck Cluster is in what constellation? Hint

Aquila

Scutum

Lyra

Cygnus

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Bubble Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Cassiopeia

Pegasus

Perseus

Pisces

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Eskimo Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Taurus

Aries

Triangulum

Gemini

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Cat's Eye Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Draco

Ursa Minor

Ursa Major

Cepheus

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Question 5 of 10

5. The California Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Draco

Caelum

Canis Minor

Perseus

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Pelican Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Lacerta

Cygnus

Pavo

Lynx

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Crescent Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Corona Borealis

Lyra

Cygnus

Hercules

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Eight Burst Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Vela

Taurus

Centaurus

Ophiuchus

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Blue Snowball is in what constellation? Hint

Pegasus

Aquila

Perseus

Andromeda

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Jewel Box cluster is in what Constellation? Hint

Ophiuchus

Crux

Centaurus

Dorado

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Wild Duck Cluster is in what constellation?

Answer: Scutum

This is a very rich open star cluster, easily visible in binoculars but stunning in a scope. It is also known as M11 and NGC 6705.

2. The Bubble Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Cassiopeia

The Bubble Nebula is also known as NGC 7635.

3. The Eskimo Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Gemini

This small but bright planetary nebula is also known as the clown nebula and NGC 2392.

4. The Cat's Eye Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Draco

This is a very bright planetary nebula, and is also known as NGC 6543.

5. The California Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Perseus

This is a very faint and difficult object to see, although is does resemble the state of California. It is also known as NGC 1499.

6. The Pelican Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Cygnus

The Pelican Nebula is situated right next to the North American Nebula. It is also known as IC 5067.

7. The Crescent Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Cygnus

This is a very diffuse and faint nebula, also known as NGC 6888.

8. The Eight Burst Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Vela

This is a very bright and interesting planetary nebula to view from a dark sky site. It is also known as NGC 3132.

9. The Blue Snowball is in what constellation?

Answer: Andromeda

This bright and colorful planetary nebula is also known as NGC 7662.

10. The Jewel Box cluster is in what Constellation?

Answer: Crux

This bright star cluster is a show piece in the Southern Milky Way, it is also known as NGC 4755.

Source: Author almach

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