Astronomy Quiz

Which DSO is shown in image 4?

• FU Orionis

• Barnard 68

• CH 46/47

• RCW 38

Which DSO is shown in image 6?

• 30 Doradus

• L1527

• Hind's Variable

• HOPS 383

Which of the images show the protoplanetary disc that is present within Messier 42?

As highlighted in Messier 42, what role do the protoplanetary disks play in terms of planets formation?

Which of the images show the Baby Boom Galaxy? Which constellation is it in?

Baby Boom Galaxy was named so because it was discovered during World War II.

• True

• False

Which of the images show NGC 1333? After you identify the image, write which constellation it is in.

HD 95086 is a pre-main-sequence star. An amount of gaseous carbon monoxide was detected around its outer disk. What does this trace amount of carbon monoxide indicate?

• It indicates that the star is somewhat metal-deficient in comparison to the Sun.

• It indicates that the massive debris disk is separated by gaps.

• Carbon monoxide indicates that the star has at least one exoplanet known as HD 95086 b.

• It indicates a recent collisional cascaded that was followed by cometary activity.

Identify which image shows Stephan's Quintet and which constellation it is in. How many physically interacting galaxies are there? Name them.

Which of the following is a correct characteristic/definition of a reflection nebula? Choose all that apply.

• It allows for the illumination of surrounding gas and dust clouds.

• It is characterized by a blue hue because the clouds are known to have a slightly blue feature.

• They produce their own light, a feature they share with emission nebulae.

• They are found where old stars tend to reside, in which more light is reflected.