TSS Astro Trivia Quiz - August 2021
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Which open cluster is pictured above, which is visible during August evenings?
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Of the five planets known since ancient times, which one has the least maximum brightness as seen from Earth?
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How many times larger is the Sun’s diameter than Earth’s?
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Which term refers to atmospheric effects which cause star twinkling?
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Of the 88 recognized constellations, which is the only one that is split into two non-contiguous parts?
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Which two of these astronauts flew suborbital missions in the Mercury 7 program? (must pick both to score)
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Due to gravity, a small orbiting body will maintain position relative to two larger co-orbiting bodies at specific points that were named for which astronomer?
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The star Polaris (was/will be) closest to the north celestial pole in which year?
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Which famous character of science fiction evolved from the 1928 novella Armageddon 2419 A.D.?
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Which of these forms of electromagnetic radiation have wavelengths longer than visible light?
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The Large Zenith Telescope of Canada utilized the largest mirror ever made from which chemical element?
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Which is a device (invented by Galileo) intended for observing Jupiter’s moons for the purpose of finding longitude on Earth?
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