Astro Trivia Quiz - September
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Which Messier object appears in the header photo above?
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In which constellation can the above Messier object be found?
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The Sun is an example of a “main sequence” star.
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Which planet will be closest to the Earth tonight? (September 24, 2020)
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Select the order of star colors in increasing temperature, from cooler to hotter.
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The Hyades open cluster appears close by which first-magnitude star?
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The crater Copernicus becomes visible near the lunar terminator about how many days after New Moon?
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In alt-azimuth configuration, a fork-mounted Schmidt Cassegrain telescope would NOT be suitable for long-exposure astrophotography because of:
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Name the 19th century physicist best known for his demonstration of a pendulum that proved the rotation of the Earth. (last name only)
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The comet known as Swift-Tuttle is associated with which meteor shower?
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From Star Trek: The Next Generation, what is the name of the cat belonging to Lieutenant Commander Data?
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Which is a term for motion that causes subtle changes in the axial tilt of the Earth with respect to the ecliptic plane?
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