Celestial Seeker: Test Your Skills in Searching for Objects in Space

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  • Which space telescope was launched by NASA in 1990 and has been instrumental in capturing stunning images of deep space objects?

    • Kepler Space Telescope
    • Hubble Space Telescope
    • James Webb Space Telescope
    • Spitzer Space Telescope
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Celestial Seeker: Test Your Skills in Searching for Objects in Space is an engaging quiz designed to challenge your knowledge and observation abilities in the See morerealm of space exploration. This quiz focuses on various celestial objects, from mesmerizing galaxies to mysterious comets, allowing you to test your expertise in searching for objects in space. With a diverse range of questions, you'll explore topics such as famous space telescopes, planets in our solar system, astronomical phenomena, and notable space missions. Sharpen your cosmic acumen as you embark on this cosmic journey and discover how well you fare in the captivating world of searching for objects in space.

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Questions and Answers
  • 2. 

    What is the name of the largest planet in our solar system?

    • Saturn

    • Jupiter

    • Uranus

    • Neptune

    Correct Answer
    A. Jupiter
  • 3. 

    Which celestial object is known for its spectacular appearance as a "fuzzy ball" and is composed of ice and dust?

    • Asteroid

    • Comet

    • Meteor

    • Meteoroid

    Correct Answer
    A. Comet
  • 4. 

    Which famous astronomer developed the three laws of planetary motion?

    • Galileo Galilei

    • Isaac Newton

    • Johannes Kepler

    • Nicolaus Copernicus

    Correct Answer
    A. Johannes Kepler
  • 5. 

    Which space probe was launched by NASA to study the dwarf planet Pluto and its moons?

    • Voyager 1

    • New Horizons

    • Cassini

    • Curiosity

    Correct Answer
    A. New Horizons
  • 6. 

    Which constellation contains the brightest star in the night sky?

    • Orion

    • Ursa Major

    • Cassiopeia

    • Cygnus

    Correct Answer
    A. Orion
  • 7. 

    What is the name of the phenomenon when the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the sunlight?

    • Lunar eclipse

    • Solar eclipse

    • Aurora borealis

    • Meteor shower

    Correct Answer
    A. Solar eclipse
  • 8. 

    Which spacecraft was the first to land humans on the Moon?

    • Voyager 2

    • Apollo 11

    • Mars Pathfinder

    • Soyuz 1

    Correct Answer
    A. Apollo 11
  • 9. 

    Which star is closest to the Earth, other than the Sun?

    • Proxima Centauri

    • Sirius

    • Alpha Centauri A

    • Barnard's Star

    Correct Answer
    A. Proxima Centauri
  • 10. 

    What is the term used for the point in an orbit where a planet or other celestial object is farthest from the Sun?

    • Perigee

    • Aphelion

    • Apogee

    • Perihelion

    Correct Answer
    A. Aphelion

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