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1.

The first black hole was observed in which constellation?
- A.
  
  Hercules
- B.
  
  Orion
- C.
  
  Cygnus
- D.
  
  Draco
Correct Answer
C. Cygnus
2.

How many moveable radio telescopes make up a "Very Large Array" telescope?
- A.
  
  27
- B.
  
  13
- C.
  
  37
- D.
  
  6
Correct Answer
A. 27
3.

All of these lunar seas make up the man in the Moon except which one?
- A.
  
  Serenity
- B.
  
  Vapors
- C.
  
  Tranquility
- D.
  
  Clouds
Correct Answer
D. Clouds
4.

During which month does the full moon known as the Snow Moon occur?
- A.
  
  February
- B.
  
  December
- C.
  
  May
- D.
  
  September
Correct Answer
A. February
5.

During which month is the full moon called the Egg Moon?
- A.
  
  January
- B.
  
  April
- C.
  
  October
- D.
  
  July
Correct Answer
B. April
6.

According to Native Americans, which fruit was June's full moon?
- A.
  
  Raspberry
- B.
  
  Cherry
- C.
  
  Strawberry
- D.
  
  Tomato
Correct Answer
C. Strawberry
7.

Which of these is the largest constellation?
- A.
  
  Cassiopeia
- B.
  
  Crux
- C.
  
  Hydra
- D.
  
  Ursa Major
Correct Answer
C. Hydra
8.

What does the name of the constellation Antlia mean?
- A.
  
  Antler
- B.
  
  The Airpump
- C.
  
  Horned Beast
- D.
  
  Buck
Correct Answer
B. The Airpump
9.

At which latitude is the D&M pyramid on Mars located?
- A.
  
  Arctan(E/Pi) Degrees N
- B.
  
  Arctan(E/Pi) Degrees S
- C.
  
  Tan(E/Pi) Degrees N
- D.
  
  Tan(E/Pi) Degrees S
Correct Answer
A. Arctan(E/Pi) Degrees N
10.

Which of Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion states that each planet has an elliptical orbit with the sun at one focus?
- A.
  
  First
- B.
  
  Second
- C.
  
  Fourth
- D.
  
  Third
Correct Answer
A. First
11.

Which of Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion states that the square of the period is proportional to the cube of its mean distance?
- A.
  
  Second
- B.
  
  Third
- C.
  
  Fourth
- D.
  
  First
Correct Answer
B. Third
12.

Who was the professor that trained Apollo astronauts for geological ventures on the moon?
- A.
  
  Bob Gilruth
- B.
  
  Deke Slayton
- C.
  
  Max Faget
- D.
  
  Lee Silver
Correct Answer
D. Lee Silver
13.

How many times brighter is a full moon than a half moon?
- A.
  
  8 Times
- B.
  
  10 Times
- C.
  
  5 Times
- D.
  
  2 Times
Correct Answer
B. 10 Times
14.

The first node to the International Space Station is named "Zarya". What does Zarya mean in Russian?
- A.
  
  Rebirth
- B.
  
  Unity
- C.
  
  Peace
- D.
  
  Sunrise
Correct Answer
D. Sunrise
15.

Who was the last person to set foot on the moon in 1972?
- A.
  
  Dave Scott
- B.
  
  Charlie Duke
- C.
  
  Eugene Cernan
- D.
  
  John Young
Correct Answer
C. Eugene Cernan

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Amazing Trivia Quiz On Astronomy

The first black hole was observed in which constellation?

How many moveable radio telescopes make up a "Very Large Array" telescope?

All of these lunar seas make up the man in the Moon except which one?

During which month does the full moon known as the Snow Moon occur?

During which month is the full moon called the Egg Moon?

According to Native Americans, which fruit was June's full moon?

Which of these is the largest constellation?

What does the name of the constellation Antlia mean?

At which latitude is the D&M pyramid on Mars located?

Which of Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion states that each planet has an elliptical orbit with the sun at one focus?

Which of Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion states that the square of the period is proportional to the cube of its mean distance?

Who was the professor that trained Apollo astronauts for geological ventures on the moon?

How many times brighter is a full moon than a half moon?

The first node to the International Space Station is named "Zarya". What does Zarya mean in Russian?

Who was the last person to set foot on the moon in 1972?