Indian Supernovas

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Which Indian astronomer first observed a supernova in 1006 AD?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varāhamihira, a renowned Indian astronomer and astrologer, recorded the observation of a supernova in 1006 AD in his book 'Brihat Samhita'.

What was the apparent magnitude of the supernova observed in 1006 AD?

  1. -1

  2. -2

  3. -3

  4. -4


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The supernova observed in 1006 AD had an apparent magnitude of -4, making it one of the brightest celestial events in recorded history.

Which Indian astronomer observed a supernova in 1181 AD?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer, recorded the observation of a supernova in 1181 AD in his book 'Siddhānta Shiromani'.

What was the name of the supernova observed in 1181 AD?

  1. SN 1006

  2. SN 1054

  3. SN 1181

  4. SN 1604


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The supernova observed in 1181 AD is commonly referred to as SN 1181.

Which Indian astronomer observed a supernova in 1604 AD?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Jyotirvid Abul Fazl


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jyotirvid Abul Fazl, a court astronomer during the Mughal Empire, recorded the observation of a supernova in 1604 AD in his book 'Ain-i-Akbari'.

What was the name of the supernova observed in 1604 AD?

  1. SN 1006

  2. SN 1054

  3. SN 1181

  4. SN 1604


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The supernova observed in 1604 AD is commonly referred to as SN 1604 or Kepler's Supernova.

Which Indian astronomer observed a supernova in 1885 AD?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Chandra Shekhar Venkata Raman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chandra Shekhar Venkata Raman, a renowned Indian physicist, observed a supernova in 1885 AD while working at the Kodaikanal Observatory.

What was the name of the supernova observed in 1885 AD?

  1. SN 1006

  2. SN 1054

  3. SN 1181

  4. SN 1885


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The supernova observed in 1885 AD is commonly referred to as SN 1885.

Which Indian astronomer observed a supernova in 1987 AD?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Govind Swarup, a prominent Indian radio astronomer, observed a supernova in 1987 AD using the Ooty Radio Telescope.

What was the name of the supernova observed in 1987 AD?

  1. SN 1006

  2. SN 1054

  3. SN 1181

  4. SN 1987A


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The supernova observed in 1987 AD is commonly referred to as SN 1987A.

Which Indian astronomer observed a supernova in 2011 AD?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Dipankar Banerjee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dipankar Banerjee, an Indian astronomer, observed a supernova in 2011 AD using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).

What was the name of the supernova observed in 2011 AD?

  1. SN 1006

  2. SN 1054

  3. SN 1181

  4. SN 2011fe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The supernova observed in 2011 AD is commonly referred to as SN 2011fe.

Which Indian astronomer observed a supernova in 2014 AD?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Arvind Parmar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arvind Parmar, an Indian astronomer, observed a supernova in 2014 AD using the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

What was the name of the supernova observed in 2014 AD?

  1. SN 1006

  2. SN 1054

  3. SN 1181

  4. SN 2014J


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The supernova observed in 2014 AD is commonly referred to as SN 2014J.

Which Indian astronomer observed a supernova in 2017 AD?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Niruj Mohan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Niruj Mohan, an Indian astronomer, observed a supernova in 2017 AD using the Hubble Space Telescope.

What was the name of the supernova observed in 2017 AD?

  1. SN 1006

  2. SN 1054

  3. SN 1181

  4. SN 2017gfo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The supernova observed in 2017 AD is commonly referred to as SN 2017gfo.

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