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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.

Author
almach

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
47,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The North American Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Cygnus

Andromeda

Hercules

Lyra

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Owl Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Pegasus

Ursa Minor

Ursa Major

Draco

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Coal Sack is in what constellation? Hint

Crux

Orion

Centaurus

Monoceros

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Rosette Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Aquarius

Orion

Monoceros

Delphinus

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Horsehead Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Orion

Ophiuchus

Monoceros

Perseus

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Beehive cluster is in what constellation? Hint

Leo

Monoceros

Leo Minor

Cancer

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Helix Nebula is in what Constellation? Hint

Aries

Capricornus

Aquarius

Pisces

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Cone Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Orion

Vela

Puppis

Monoceros

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Pleiades are in what constellation? Hint

Orion

Cancer

Gemini

Taurus

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Saturn Nebula is in what constellation? Hint

Aquarius

Pisces

Capricornus

Piscis Austrinus

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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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