Cygnus Quiz

What is the name of the brightest star in the constellation Cygnus?

• Betelgeuse

• Vega

• Deneb

• Sirius

Which star in Cygnus is also known as the Northern Cross?

• Deneb

• Betelgeuse

• Vega

• Sirius

What is the approximate distance of Cygnus from Earth in light-years?

• 1,470

• 500

• 3,000

• 2,000

Which famous nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus?

• Orion Nebula

• Andromeda Nebula

• Horsehead Nebula

• North America Nebula

What is the spectral type of Deneb, the brightest star in Cygnus?

• A2

• M0

• G5

• K3

What is the shape of the constellation Cygnus?

• The shape of the constellation Cygnus is in the form of a tree.

• The shape of the constellation Cygnus is in the form of a duck.

• The shape of the constellation Cygnus is in the form of a fish.

• The shape of the constellation Cygnus is in the form of a swan.

Which modern astronomical instrument has observed Cygnus in various wavelengths?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Spitzer Space Telescope

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• Kepler Space Telescope

What is the name of the star system in Cygnus that consists of a binary star and a third companion star?

• Vega

• Deneb

• Albireo

• Altair

Which famous supernova remnant is located in the constellation Cygnus?

• The famous supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus is the Veil Nebula.

• The famous supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus is the Crab Nebula.

• The famous supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus is the Orion Nebula.

• The famous supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus is the Andromeda Galaxy.

What is the name of the star system in Cygnus that is known for its X-ray emissions?

• Cygnus X-1

• Cygnus X-2

• Cygnus X-4

• Cygnus X-3