What significant astronomical event was detected on August 17?
The First Neutron Star Collision We've Ever Seen

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A supernova explosion
A collision between two neutron stars
A solar eclipse
A black hole formation
2.
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What is the primary composition of a neutron star?
Molecules
Atoms
Neutrons
Electrons and protons
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which galaxy was identified as the source of the gravitational waves from the neutron star collision?
Milky Way
Andromeda
NGC 4993
Sombrero Galaxy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What type of radiation was detected two seconds after the gravitational waves?
X-rays
Infrared radiation
Gamma-ray burst
Ultraviolet light
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What major process is responsible for forming heavier elements in the universe?
Supernova explosions
Neutron star mergers
Solar flares
Black hole collisions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a kilonova?
A black hole event
A type of supernova
An explosion of radioactive material from a neutron star collision
A new type of star
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What educational resource is recommended for learning more about the life cycle of stars?
NASA's website
Brilliant.org
Khan Academy
Coursera
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