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Quiz about Deep Sky Objects Two
Quiz about Deep Sky Objects Two

Deep Sky Objects Two Trivia Quiz


This is another, fairly easy quiz on deep sky objects. I will give you the nebula or cluster and you determine the Constellation it is in.

A multiple-choice quiz by almach. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
almach
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
47,098
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1228
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. The North American Nebula is in what constellation? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Owl Nebula is in what constellation? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Coal Sack is in what constellation? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Rosette Nebula is in what constellation? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Horsehead Nebula is in what constellation? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Beehive cluster is in what constellation? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Helix Nebula is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Cone Nebula is in what constellation? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Pleiades are in what constellation? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Saturn Nebula is in what constellation? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The North American Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Cygnus

This one does resemble the North American continent. It is best seen in a dark sky site with large binoculars. It is also known as NGC 7000.
2. The Owl Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Ursa Major

This is faint, but one of the largest planetary nebulae known. It is also known as M97 and NGC 3587.
3. The Coal Sack is in what constellation?

Answer: Crux

This is a dark nebula that is situated in front of a very rich star region of the galaxy.
4. The Rosette Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Monoceros

This is a very large faint diffuse nebula! It is also know as NGC 2237.
5. The Horsehead Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Orion

This is a very small dark nebula that resembles a horse's head. It is also known as B33.
6. The Beehive cluster is in what constellation?

Answer: Cancer

This is a fairly bright open star cluster, easily seen in a dark sky site with the unaided eye. It is also known as the Praesepe, M44 and NGC 2632.
7. The Helix Nebula is in what Constellation?

Answer: Aquarius

This is probably the largest and nearest planetary nebula. It is very faint. It is about half the width of the Moon! It is also known as the Helical Nebula and NGC 7293.
8. The Cone Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Monoceros

The Cone Nebula is six light years long. It is also known as NGC 2264.
9. The Pleiades are in what constellation?

Answer: Taurus

The Pleiades are easily visible to the unaided eye. They are also known as the Seven Sisters and M45. This star cluster is about 400 light years away.
10. The Saturn Nebula is in what constellation?

Answer: Aquarius

The Saturn Nebula is a bright planetary nebula, that looks like Saturn on photographs, unfortunately it doesn't look like Saturn in the scope. It is also known as NGC 7009.
Source: Author almach

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