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Quiz about Double Stars
Quiz about Double Stars

Double Stars Trivia Quiz


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.

A multiple-choice quiz by almach. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
almach
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
47,111
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
757
Last 3 plays: rainbowriver (10/10), Guest 174 (10/10), comark2000 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The double double is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Almach is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Mintaka is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Polaris is in what constellation? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Castor is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Cor Caroli is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Albireo is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Zuben Elgenubi is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Rigel is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Algedi is in what Constellation? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The double double is in what Constellation?

Answer: Lyra

The double double is also known as Epsilon Lyrae.
2. Almach is in what Constellation?

Answer: Andromeda

Almach consists of a gold primary and a blue secondary pair of stars.
3. Mintaka is in what Constellation?

Answer: Orion

Mintaka is a star in the belt of Orion.
4. Polaris is in what constellation?

Answer: Ursa Minor

Polaris, the North star, actually consists of at least three stars, but only two can be seen in a telescope, the third companion is a spectrascopic binary.
5. Castor is in what Constellation?

Answer: Gemini

Castor is at least a six star system!
6. Cor Caroli is in what Constellation?

Answer: Canes Venatici

Cor Caroli is a very easy split double star, both components are very bright.
7. Albireo is in what Constellation?

Answer: Cygnus

Albireo is a wider pair than Almach. The stars are a gold primary and a blue secondary (just like Almach).
8. Zuben Elgenubi is in what Constellation?

Answer: Libra

Pronounce that again please! This is a very wide double star in Libra.
9. Rigel is in what Constellation?

Answer: Orion

Rigel is a very bright supergiant with a luminosity of 57,000 suns. And you can still see its companion in a medium sized scope!
10. Algedi is in what Constellation?

Answer: Capricornus

The Goat Star. This is a wide double optical star. Another words, they are not physically connected.
Source: Author almach

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