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Binary Star Systems
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This quiz is based on a lecture I had as part of an Astronomy module called Life and Death of Stars. It is a Level 1 university course. Good luck and have fun playing!
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Tough
10 Q
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reeshy
Jun 09 09
288 plays
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Barnard's star
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Barnard's star was discovered by Edward Emerson Barnard in 1916. But what is so interesting about Barnard's star? Take the quiz and increase your knowledge.
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Tough
10 Q
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almach
Mar 01 07
720 plays
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Starry Night Trivia
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Sorry to disappoint Modern Art-enthusiasts...this quiz has nothing to do with van Gogh's famous picture; rather, it's about all the twinkling specks of light that we can see (with or without optical aids) in the night sky. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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achernar
Jun 02 04
1845 plays
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The Pole Star
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Stranded in the middle of nowhere in the Northern Hemisphere, completely disoriented, don't know which is the way home...what could be more helpful than the Pole Star to guide you? Take this quiz and see how much you know about the Pole Star.
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Average
10 Q
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achernar
May 31 04
1515 plays
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The Life and Death of a Star
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A star goes through many phases of its life before finally dying away. This quiz tests your knowledge of a star's life cycle.
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Average
10 Q
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mohil
Sep 05 07
1872 plays
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Siriusly speaking!
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This is a quiz on the star Sirius.
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Tough
10 Q
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almach
Jan 18 07
738 plays
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The Constellations & Their History
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How well do you know the constellations?
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Difficult
20 Q
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achernar
Feb 06 05
1527 plays
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Constellation's Stars
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Everyone knows the constellations, but few know the stars that make them up. I'll give you the stars, you tell me to which celestial picture they belong.
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Average
10 Q
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LeoDaVinci
Aug 02 02
2319 plays
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The Southern Cross and its Neighbourhood
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The Southern Cross constellation and its southern hemisphere neighbourhood are well worth getting starry-eyed about.
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Tough
10 Q
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sterretjie101
Jan 27 09
174 plays
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Night Sky Lore
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Constellations are pictures in the sky made up of groups of stars. I'll give you the shape of the constellation, you tell me its name.
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Average
10 Q
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LeoDaVinci
Jul 27 02
2376 plays
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Constellation Abbreviations #1
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I will give you the constellation and you determine the abbreviation. These abbreviations are used by both professional and amateur astronomers. When preparing a list of objects to observe, it is easier to use the constellation abbr. instead.
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Average
20 Q
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almach
Sep 30 01
996 plays
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Stars and Constellations
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Do you know where the stars are? This quiz tests your knowledge of what stars are in which constellations. This should be easy for Astronomy buffs.
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Average
10 Q
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almach
Jul 17 01
1224 plays
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Binary Stars
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Double and multiple star systems (often called binary systems) - groups of two or more stars that are gravitationally attracted - form an important and exciting branch of astronomy. What do you know about them?
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Tough
10 Q
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CellarDoor
Jul 10 01
1491 plays
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Facts About Constellations
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Do you know the largest constellation? The smallest? Then try this quiz.
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Difficult
15 Q
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tralfaz
Jul 20 02
1113 plays
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Constellations
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Here are 10 questions on the Constellations.
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Tough
10 Q
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almach
Sep 30 01
1278 plays
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The Night Sky
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This quiz is regarding the position of some of the constellations in the northern hemisphere's night sky. All information was verified by "How to Identify Night Sky" by Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion. Enjoy. And please rate me!
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Average
10 Q
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nannabelle
Mar 22 04
873 plays
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H-R Diagram
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The H-R Diagram is like the periodic table of stars. Simply knowing how to read it will tell you everything you need to know about a star.
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Average
10 Q
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random_quasar
Nov 07 06
726 plays
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The Great Hunter, Orion
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Orion...his belt is easy to spot, but the actual constellation goes far beyond this! How much do you know about Orion and his celestial neighbors?
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Average
10 Q
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graciebarn256
Jun 16 04
825 plays
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Constellation Abbreviations #2
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Here are some more constellation abbreviations. These abbreviations are used by both professional and amateur astronomers. When preparing a list of objects to observe, it is easier to use the abbreviation of the constellation.
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Average
10 Q
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almach
Sep 30 01
891 plays
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Constellation Knowledge
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Here is a quiz on the constellations in the night sky.
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Tough
10 Q
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almach
Aug 16 01
1161 plays
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Double Stars
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Here is a neat little quiz on double stars. I will name the star and you determine the Constellation. Should be easy for Astronomy buffs.
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Tough
10 Q
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almach
Jul 18 01
570 plays
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Stars and Constellations #1
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If you are learning about stargazing, stars, and constellations this quiz is for YOU! Also, please take the continuation to this quiz: Stars and Constellations II.
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Average
10 Q
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m_paganini
Jan 31 04
921 plays
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Stars And Their Constellations
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25 questions on stars and their constellations.
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Tough
25 Q
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Algomeysa
Sep 11 01
966 plays
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Follow The Stars Home
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I'll give you a description of a star and you must decide which star matches the description.
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Tough
10 Q
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pennie1478
Feb 08 04
666 plays
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Stars and Constellations
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If you like space and know something about stars, this quiz is for you. It has 15 questions about those big burning things we call stars, stuff about magnitude, and stuff about constellations. Have fun!
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Average
15 Q
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Ace417
Feb 25 01
2055 plays
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All About Stars
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Extreme Star Trivia: this quiz is really a treat for those who are superstars in their knowledge about stars. Though it is a bit tough, it can really help to expand your knowledge about these luminaries. Go ahead and try this quiz. All the best!
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Difficult
10 Q
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sriram_gubbi
Aug 09 05
975 plays
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Stars And Constellations III
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Here's my third quiz about constellations and stars. There's some questions about the locations and meanings of stars and constellations, etc. It's not too hard if you know a few things about what makes up our incredible Universe. Good luck, and have fun
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Tough
10 Q
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Ace417
Apr 22 01
1428 plays
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The Forgotten Stars
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Stars come in many types, main sequence, pulsars, white dwarfs, and others. However, one type of star that has been mostly overlooked is starting to gain recognition: the brown dwarf.
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Difficult
10 Q
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H0lyAerith
Dec 21 04
486 plays
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