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Double Stars Trivia Quiz

Here is a neat little quiz on double stars. I will name the star and you determine the Constellation. Should be easy for Astronomy buffs.

A multiple-choice quiz by almach. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
almach

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
47,111

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
763

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Question 1 of 10

1. The double double is in what Constellation? Hint

Ursa Minor

Cygnus

Lyra

Leo

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Question 2 of 10

2. Almach is in what Constellation? Hint

Triangulum

Andromeda

Aries

Pegasus

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Question 3 of 10

3. Mintaka is in what Constellation? Hint

Ophiuchus

Pegasus

Orion

Monoceros

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Question 4 of 10

4. Polaris is in what constellation? Hint

Ursa Major

Draco

Gemini

Ursa Minor

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Question 5 of 10

5. Castor is in what Constellation? Hint

Bootes

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

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Question 6 of 10

6. Cor Caroli is in what Constellation? Hint

Coma Berenices

Corona Borealis

Canis Major

Canes Venatici

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Question 7 of 10

7. Albireo is in what Constellation? Hint

Vulpecula

Equuleus

Delphinus

Cygnus

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Question 8 of 10

8. Zuben Elgenubi is in what Constellation? Hint

Scorpius

Coma Berenices

Cepheus

Libra

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Question 9 of 10

9. Rigel is in what Constellation? Hint

Monoceros

Lepus

Eridanus

Orion

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Question 10 of 10

10. Algedi is in what Constellation? Hint

Scorpius

Aquarius

Capricornus

Libra

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The double double is in what Constellation?

Answer: Lyra

The double double is also known as Epsilon Lyrae.

2. Almach is in what Constellation?

Answer: Andromeda

Almach consists of a gold primary and a blue secondary pair of stars.

3. Mintaka is in what Constellation?

Answer: Orion

Mintaka is a star in the belt of Orion.

4. Polaris is in what constellation?

Answer: Ursa Minor

Polaris, the North star, actually consists of at least three stars, but only two can be seen in a telescope, the third companion is a spectrascopic binary.

5. Castor is in what Constellation?

Answer: Gemini

Castor is at least a six star system!

6. Cor Caroli is in what Constellation?

Answer: Canes Venatici

Cor Caroli is a very easy split double star, both components are very bright.

7. Albireo is in what Constellation?

Answer: Cygnus

Albireo is a wider pair than Almach. The stars are a gold primary and a blue secondary (just like Almach).

8. Zuben Elgenubi is in what Constellation?

Answer: Libra

Pronounce that again please! This is a very wide double star in Libra.

9. Rigel is in what Constellation?

Answer: Orion

Rigel is a very bright supergiant with a luminosity of 57,000 suns. And you can still see its companion in a medium sized scope!

10. Algedi is in what Constellation?

Answer: Capricornus

The Goat Star. This is a wide double optical star. Another words, they are not physically connected.

Source: Author almach

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