Stars on Stamps

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Which country issued the first stamp featuring a star?

  1. United States

  2. Great Britain

  3. France

  4. Germany


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Great Britain issued the first stamp featuring a star in 1840, known as the Penny Black.

What is the name of the famous star that appears on the 1969 Apollo 11 commemorative stamp?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Sun


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 1969 Apollo 11 commemorative stamp featured an image of the Sun, symbolizing the successful moon landing.

Which star is commonly known as the "North Star" and is featured on many stamps?

  1. Polaris

  2. Sirius

  3. Vega

  4. Betelgeuse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polaris, also known as the North Star, is a commonly featured star on stamps due to its significance as a navigational aid.

What is the name of the brightest star in the night sky, often depicted on stamps?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Betelgeuse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sirius, also known as the "Dog Star," is the brightest star visible from Earth and is frequently featured on stamps.

Which star is known for its distinctive red color and is often featured on stamps?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Betelgeuse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star, is known for its striking red color and is often depicted on stamps.

What is the name of the star that is closest to Earth and is often featured on stamps?

  1. Proxima Centauri

  2. Sirius

  3. Vega

  4. Polaris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Proxima Centauri, located in the constellation Centaurus, is the closest star to Earth and is frequently featured on stamps.

Which star is known for its rapid rotation and is often depicted on stamps?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Altair


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vega, a bright star in the constellation Lyra, is known for its rapid rotation and is often featured on stamps.

What is the name of the star that is part of the Big Dipper asterism and is often featured on stamps?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Dubhe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dubhe, part of the Big Dipper asterism, is often featured on stamps due to its prominence in the night sky.

Which star is known for its binary system and is often depicted on stamps?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Alpha Centauri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alpha Centauri, a binary star system, is often featured on stamps due to its proximity to Earth and its significance in astronomy.

What is the name of the star that is part of the Orion constellation and is often featured on stamps?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Betelgeuse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star in the Orion constellation, is often featured on stamps due to its striking appearance and size.

Which star is known for its supernova explosion in 1054 and is often depicted on stamps?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Crab Nebula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant, is often featured on stamps due to its historical significance and its unique appearance.

What is the name of the star that is part of the Southern Cross constellation and is often featured on stamps?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Acrux


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Acrux, a star in the Southern Cross constellation, is often featured on stamps due to its prominence in the southern hemisphere sky.

Which star is known for its pulsating behavior and is often depicted on stamps?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Cepheid Variable


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cepheid Variable stars, known for their pulsating behavior, are often featured on stamps due to their importance in astronomy and their role in measuring cosmic distances.

What is the name of the star that is part of the Taurus constellation and is often featured on stamps?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Aldebaran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aldebaran, a red giant star in the Taurus constellation, is often featured on stamps due to its prominence in the night sky.

Which star is known for its black hole and is often depicted on stamps?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Polaris

  4. Cygnus X-1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cygnus X-1, a black hole binary system, is often featured on stamps due to its significance in astronomy and its role in understanding black holes.

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