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Galaxies Far Far Away Trivia Quiz

This is a tough quiz on the universe. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by stevethehunter. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
stevethehunter

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
72,978

Updated
Feb 26 22

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
3461

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Question 1 of 5

1. What percentage of the universe is hidden from view by dust and stars? Hint

26.4

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Question 2 of 5

2. What does IRAS stand for? Hint

Infrared Astronomical Satellite

Intergalactic Revered Anti-supernova satellite

International Revenue for astronomical Services

Ingenetic Regional Astronomical Station

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Question 3 of 5

3. Which of the following is a nebula in the constellation Lyra? Hint

Orion Nebula

Lyra Nebula

Owl Nebula

Ring Nebula

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Question 4 of 5

4. What does the name of the constellation Scutum mean in English?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 5

5. What two main gases is Uranus made of?

Answer: (Three Words ____ and ___)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What percentage of the universe is hidden from view by dust and stars?

Answer: 20

Scientists must use special telescopes to look past to more galaxies.

2. What does IRAS stand for?

Answer: Infrared Astronomical Satellite

They surveyed the entire sky in the early 1980's.

3. Which of the following is a nebula in the constellation Lyra?

Answer: Ring Nebula

Orion is in Orion and Owl is in Ursa Major, I made up Lyra Nebula.

4. What does the name of the constellation Scutum mean in English?

Answer: shield

This is a rarely-heard-of constellation and one with a hard name to translate.

5. What two main gases is Uranus made of?

Answer: helium and hydrogen

Uranus has the same main gases as the sun but is much smaller. It is 82 percent hydrogen and 14 percent helium and has traces of methane and other gases.

Source: Author stevethehunter

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