Indian Astronomers' Contributions to Nebulae Mass Measurements
Description: This quiz explores the significant contributions made by Indian astronomers in measuring the masses of nebulae. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which prominent Indian astronomer played a crucial role in the development of methods for estimating the masses of nebulae?
What is the fundamental principle underlying Chandrasekhar's method for determining the mass of a nebula?
In his seminal work, Chandrasekhar derived a formula for estimating the mass of a nebula based on its:
What is the significance of Chandrasekhar's mass limit in the context of stellar evolution?
Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of the Orion Nebula?
Prabhu's observations of the Orion Nebula revealed the presence of:
Which Indian astronomer played a key role in the development of radio astronomy techniques for studying nebulae?
Bhattacharya's pioneering work led to the discovery of:
Which Indian astronomer contributed to the study of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and its nebulae?
Iyengar's observations of the LMC revealed the presence of:
Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of the Crab Nebula?
Vahia's observations of the Crab Nebula revealed the presence of:
Which Indian astronomer played a key role in the development of theoretical models for the evolution of nebulae?
Chandrasekhar's theoretical models provided insights into:
Indian astronomers have made significant contributions to the study of nebulae mass measurements. Which of the following is NOT a notable Indian astronomer who contributed to this field?