Saturn's 'Death Star' and Hubble's Latest Masterpiece

Saturn's 'Death Star' and Hubble's Latest Masterpiece

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Physics, Science, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the moon Mimus, known for its resemblance to the Death Star and its perceived dullness. Recent findings suggest Mimus may be more intriguing due to its wobble, indicating an asymmetrical core or a subsurface ocean. The video also discusses Pandora's Cluster, a massive galaxy cluster that acts as a gravitational lens, revealing distant galaxies. The video concludes with a call to support and subscribe to Scishow Space.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent discovery about Mimus challenges its reputation as a boring moon?

It is made entirely of ice.

It has a wobble indicating an asymmetrical core.

It has an atmosphere similar to Earth.

It has a giant volcano.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one possible explanation for Mimus's wobble?

A magnetic field.

A spherical core.

A dense atmosphere.

An elongated core like a rugby ball.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might Mimus's subsurface ocean be kept from freezing?

By volcanic activity.

By solar radiation.

By its own magnetic field.

By Saturn's tidal friction.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phenomenon allows Pandora's Cluster to act as a magnifying glass?

Dark matter.

Solar flares.

Magnetic fields.

Gravitational lensing.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the discovery of a distant galaxy beyond Pandora's Cluster reveal?

The presence of black holes.

The early formation of galaxies.

The expansion of the universe.

The existence of alien life.