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How Well Do You Know Astronomy? Quiz No.1

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Astronomy is a fascinating field of study. The stars, planets and the distant galaxies fascinate one and all. This quiz should be an easy one for astronomy lovers. Even people who are not star gazers can try this quiz as most of the questions are related to our solar system. Enjoy the quiz!

  • Question of

    How long does it take for the light from Sun to reach Earth on an average?

    • 1 hour 8 minutes
    • 1 hour 15 minutes
    • 8 minutes 20 seconds
    • 15 minutes 20 seconds
  • Question of

    Name the brightest star (not a planet) in the night sky.

    • Prcoyon
    • Regulus
    • Sirius
    • Betelgeuse
  • Question of

    What is there in the centre of our Milky Way galaxy?

    • Empty space
    • Nebula
    • Worm hole
    • Black hole
  • Question of

    Name the smallest planet in the solar system.

    • Mars
    • Mercury
    • Venus
    • Earth
  • Question of

    Name the second largest planet in the solar system.

    • Jupiter
    • Saturn
    • Uranus
    • Neptune
  • Question of

    What are Pleiades or the seven sisters in the night sky?

    • Nebula
    • Galaxy
    • Supernova
    • Star cluster
  • Question of

    In 2013, an asteroid caused a huge mid-air explosion in Russian skies injuring 1000s of people. Name the town where it struck.

    • Chernobyl
    • Chelyabinsk
    • Tunguska
    • Samara
  • Question of

    When was the first time that a man landed on Moon?

    • 1969
    • 1967
    • 1965
    • 1971

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