Indian Nebulae

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Which of the following is a nebula located in the constellation of Orion?

  1. M42

  2. M43

  3. M45

  4. M46


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M42, also known as the Orion Nebula, is a large and bright nebula located in the constellation of Orion.

What is the name of the nebula that is located in the constellation of Cygnus?

  1. The Veil Nebula

  2. The Swan Nebula

  3. The North America Nebula

  4. The Pelican Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Veil Nebula, also known as NGC 6960, is a large and complex nebula located in the constellation of Cygnus.

Which of the following is a nebula located in the constellation of Taurus?

  1. The Crab Nebula

  2. The Horsehead Nebula

  3. The Rosette Nebula

  4. The Orion Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Crab Nebula, also known as M1, is a supernova remnant located in the constellation of Taurus.

What is the name of the nebula that is located in the constellation of Gemini?

  1. The Eskimo Nebula

  2. The Helix Nebula

  3. The Ring Nebula

  4. The Dumbbell Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eskimo Nebula, also known as NGC 2392, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Gemini.

Which of the following is a nebula located in the constellation of Aquila?

  1. The Eagle Nebula

  2. The Swan Nebula

  3. The North America Nebula

  4. The Pelican Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eagle Nebula, also known as M16, is a large and bright nebula located in the constellation of Aquila.

What is the name of the nebula that is located in the constellation of Sagittarius?

  1. The Lagoon Nebula

  2. The Trifid Nebula

  3. The Omega Nebula

  4. The Swan Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lagoon Nebula, also known as M8, is a large and bright nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius.

Which of the following is a nebula located in the constellation of Scorpius?

  1. The Butterfly Nebula

  2. The Cat's Eye Nebula

  3. The Ring Nebula

  4. The Dumbbell Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Butterfly Nebula, also known as NGC 6302, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Scorpius.

What is the name of the nebula that is located in the constellation of Lyra?

  1. The Ring Nebula

  2. The Dumbbell Nebula

  3. The Helix Nebula

  4. The Eskimo Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ring Nebula, also known as M57, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Lyra.

Which of the following is a nebula located in the constellation of Andromeda?

  1. The Andromeda Nebula

  2. The Triangulum Galaxy

  3. The Messier 31

  4. The M31


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andromeda Nebula, also known as M31, is a large and bright galaxy located in the constellation of Andromeda.

What is the name of the nebula that is located in the constellation of Pisces?

  1. The Trifid Nebula

  2. The Omega Nebula

  3. The Swan Nebula

  4. The North America Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Trifid Nebula, also known as M20, is a large and bright nebula located in the constellation of Pisces.

Which of the following is a nebula located in the constellation of Auriga?

  1. The Flame Nebula

  2. The Horsehead Nebula

  3. The Rosette Nebula

  4. The Orion Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Flame Nebula, also known as NGC 2024, is a large and bright nebula located in the constellation of Auriga.

What is the name of the nebula that is located in the constellation of Perseus?

  1. The Double Cluster

  2. The Pleiades

  3. The Hyades

  4. The Praesepe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Double Cluster, also known as NGC 869 and NGC 884, is a pair of open clusters located in the constellation of Perseus.

Which of the following is a nebula located in the constellation of Cancer?

  1. The Beehive Cluster

  2. The Praesepe

  3. The Hyades

  4. The Pleiades


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Beehive Cluster, also known as M44, is a large and bright open cluster located in the constellation of Cancer.

What is the name of the nebula that is located in the constellation of Leo?

  1. The Sickle

  2. The Leo Triplet

  3. The M66

  4. The M65


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sickle is a prominent asterism in the constellation of Leo, which resembles the shape of a sickle.

Which of the following is a nebula located in the constellation of Virgo?

  1. The Virgo Cluster

  2. The M87

  3. The M49

  4. The M60


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Virgo Cluster is a large and massive cluster of galaxies located in the constellation of Virgo.

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