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Quiz about Galaxy Names
Quiz about Galaxy Names

Galaxy Names Trivia Quiz


Astronomy buffs should like this quiz. I will name a galaxy and you determine the Constellation. I will start this one off with an easy one.

A multiple-choice quiz by almach. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
almach
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
47,117
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1615
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Andromeda Galaxy is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Black Eye Galaxy is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Whirlpool Galaxy is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Sombrero Galaxy is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Antenna galaxies are in what Constellation? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Pinwheel Galaxy, M33, is in what constellation? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Small Magellanic Cloud is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Large Magellanic Cloud is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Centaurus A is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Siamese Twins are in what Constellation? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Andromeda Galaxy is in what Constellation?

Answer: Andromeda

A no brainer! This galaxy is larger than the Milky Way (our Galaxy) and can be seen with the unaided eye at a dark sky site.
2. The Black Eye Galaxy is in what Constellation?

Answer: Coma Berenices

The spiral galaxy is also known as M64.
3. The Whirlpool Galaxy is in what Constellation?

Answer: Canes Venatici

Under ideal conditions the spiral structure of this galaxy is easily visible at a dark sky site. It is also known as M51. A companion galaxy NGC 5195 is also visible in the same field.
4. The Sombrero Galaxy is in what Constellation?

Answer: Virgo

This galaxy definitely resembles a Sombrero hat. This spiral galaxy is also known as M104.
5. The Antenna galaxies are in what Constellation?

Answer: Corvus

These are also known as the Ring-tail galaxies and NGC 4038 and NGC 4039.
6. The Pinwheel Galaxy, M33, is in what constellation?

Answer: Triangulum

This is a large and faint spiral galaxy, also known as M33.
7. The Small Magellanic Cloud is in what Constellation?

Answer: Tucana

The Small Magellanic Cloud is a nearby irregular galaxy in the Southern Milky Way about 200,000 light years away.
8. The Large Magellanic Cloud is in what Constellation?

Answer: Dorado

This irregular galaxy is about 190,000 light years away. This galaxy contains the Tarantula Nebula.
9. Centaurus A is in what Constellation?

Answer: Centaurus

Another easy one, oh well. This irregular galaxy is also known as NGC 5128.
10. The Siamese Twins are in what Constellation?

Answer: Virgo

These interacting galaxies are also known as NGC 4567 and NGC 4568.
Source: Author almach

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