Astronomy Quiz

Question 1:
Astrology is generally a bunch of crap.
True
False

Question 2:
The light from the nearest galaxy (M31, in Andromeda) takes over two million years to reach Earth.
True
False

Question 3:
Bright city lights provide great contrast for nighttime viewing.
True
False

Question 4:
The greater the magnification, the brighter the image.
True
False

Question 5:
Given:
Scope A = 200mm diameter primary, 2000mm focal length
Scope B = 100mm diameter primary, 800mm focal length
Scope B = 225mm diameter primary, 2500mm focal length

Which telescope is the brighter system?
Scope A
Scope B
Scope C
Listerine
The scopes are equal.

Question 6:
A refracting telescope uses a mirror to magnify the image.
True
False

Question 7:
A supernova remnant is:
A large cloud of dust.
A loose aggregation of disparate similiarities.
The result of a star collision.
The remains of an exploded star.

Question 8:
Our galaxy contains approximately how many stars?
Several 100 Billion
1 million
10,694 at last count
100 million