Famous Astronomical Catalogs
Description: This quiz covers some of the most famous astronomical catalogs, which are collections of astronomical objects organized in a systematic way. These catalogs have played a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the universe and its contents. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which astronomical catalog is known for its list of 110 deep-sky objects, including galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters?
The New General Catalog (NGC) is a catalog of what type of astronomical objects?
The Henry Draper Catalog (HD) is known for its cataloging of what type of stars?
Which astronomical catalog is known for its list of the brightest stars in the night sky?
The Gliese Catalog (GJ) is a catalog of what type of stars?
The Hipparcos Catalog is known for its precise measurements of what astronomical parameters?
The Tycho Catalog is a catalog of what type of stars?
Which astronomical catalog is known for its compilation of double and multiple star systems?
The SAO Catalog (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Catalog) is known for its cataloging of what type of stars?
Which astronomical catalog is known for its compilation of variable stars?
The Yale Bright Star Catalog (YBS) is known for its compilation of what type of stars?
Which astronomical catalog is known for its compilation of white dwarf stars?
The PPM Star Catalog (Positions and Proper Motions) is known for its compilation of what astronomical parameters?
Which astronomical catalog is known for its compilation of extragalactic objects?
The Uppsala General Catalog (UGC) is known for its compilation of what type of galaxies?