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Scorpius Constellation Quiz

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Example Quiz 1
  • 1. Scorpius constellation is located on,
    Northern hemisphere (of celestial sphere)
    Celestial equator
    The Ecliptic
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  • 2. What is the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius?
    Regulus
    Antares
    Canopus
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  • 3. What is the significance of the star U Scorpii?
    It is the nearest pulsar to our solar system
    It is the only star with an earth-like planet
    It is the fastest known nova in our galaxy
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  • 4. Which of these constellations is located on the border of Scorpius?
    Orion
    Aries
    Ophiuchus
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  • 5. How many Messier objects can be found on the constellation of Scorpius?
    3
    4
    7
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  • 6. The Butterfly cluster(M6) located in the constellation of Scorpius is,
    An open star cluster
    A globular cluster
    A galaxy cluster
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  • 7. Who first recorded the observation of M7, and open star cluster on Scorpius, visible to the naked eye?
    Claudius Ptolemy
    Tycho Brahe
    Charles Messier
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  • 8. M4 is a prominent deep sky object found on the constellation of Scorpius. It is,
    An open star cluster
    A globular star cluster
    A planetary nebula

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  • 9. Considering the area in the sky it covers, Scorpius is the,
    6th largest constellation
    14th largest constellation
    33rd largest constellation
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  • 10. In Greek mythology, Scorpius was sent into battle with,
    Hercules
    Orion
    Sagittarius


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