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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!
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Question of
How long does it take for the light from Sun to reach Earth on an average?
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1 hour 8 minutes
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1 hour 15 minutes
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8 minutes 20 seconds
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15 minutes 20 seconds
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Name the brightest star (not a planet) in the night sky.
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Prcoyon
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Regulus
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Sirius
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Betelgeuse
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Question of
What is there in the centre of our Milky Way galaxy?
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Empty space
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Nebula
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Worm hole
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Black hole
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Question of
Name the smallest planet in the solar system.
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Mars
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Mercury
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Venus
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Earth
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Question of
Name the second largest planet in the solar system.
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Jupiter
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Saturn
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Uranus
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Neptune
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Question of
What are Pleiades or the seven sisters in the night sky?
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Nebula
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Galaxy
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Supernova
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Star cluster
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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.
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Chernobyl
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Chelyabinsk
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Tunguska
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Samara
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Question of
When was the first time that a man landed on Moon?
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1969
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1967
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1965
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1971
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Very interesting quiz. I have four correct answers
Considering the difficulty level, you have done very well again Vidocka.
Great quiz. I have 4 right answers.
It is a very tough quiz Milica. I think 4 is a very good score.
I slipped up on the brightest star!
No issues Indexer. Sometimes we miss the easy ones but would crack the tougher ones.
Great quiz, learned a lot. 🙂
Thanks Carol. Astronomy is a fascinating field of study.
Yes I completely agree with you.