Space Superlatives of 2020!

The video explores recent advancements in space exploration, including missions to celestial bodies and the discovery of the EGS 77 galaxy cluster, which played a role in ending the cosmic dark ages. It also highlights the fast-moving star S 4714 near the Milky Way's black hole, providing insights into relativity. Additionally, the video discusses breakthroughs in astronomical imaging, featuring a 3200-megapixel camera tested on broccoli, soon to be used in the Vera C Rubin Observatory for detailed sky surveys.

Which celestial bodies have recent missions been sent to explore?

• Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune

• Moon, Mars, and the Sun

• Venus, Mercury, and Pluto

• Earth, Mars, and Jupiter

What is the significance of the galaxy cluster EGS 77?

• It contains the most stars of any galaxy cluster.

• It played a role in ending the cosmic dark ages.

• It is the largest galaxy cluster discovered.

• It is the closest galaxy cluster to Earth.

How fast does the star S 4714 travel at its peak speed?

• 50% the speed of light

• 20% the speed of light

• 2% the speed of light

• 8% the speed of light

What phenomenon does the star S 4714 help astronomers study?

• The lifecycle of black holes

• The expansion of the universe

• The effects of general relativity

• The formation of new stars

What was the initial test subject for the high-resolution camera developed for the Rubin Observatory?

• A lunar surface

• A leafy hunk of broccoli

• A distant galaxy

• A star cluster

What is the expected capability of the Rubin Observatory's camera in terms of sky coverage?

• It can image the entire night sky every week.

• It can image the entire night sky every three days.

• It can image the entire night sky every month.

• It can image the entire night sky every year.

What is the size of the detector in the Rubin Observatory's camera?

• 32 centimeters in diameter

• 16 centimeters in diameter

• 64 centimeters in diameter

• 128 centimeters in diameter