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Indian Astronomers' Discoveries of Nebulae

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the discoveries of nebulae made by Indian astronomers.
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Which Indian astronomer is credited with discovering the first planetary nebula?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with discovering the first planetary nebula in the year 500 AD.

What is the name of the planetary nebula discovered by Aryabhata?

  1. Helix Nebula

  2. Ring Nebula

  3. Dumbbell Nebula

  4. Cat's Eye Nebula

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The planetary nebula discovered by Aryabhata is known as the Helix Nebula.

In which year did Bhaskara II discover the Crab Nebula?

  1. 1150

  2. 1175

  3. 1200

  4. 1225

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Explanation:

Bhaskara II discovered the Crab Nebula in the year 1181.

What is the significance of the Crab Nebula?

  1. It is the remnant of a supernova.

  2. It is the first nebula to be discovered.

  3. It is the brightest nebula in the night sky.

  4. It is the closest nebula to Earth.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Crab Nebula is significant because it is the remnant of a supernova that occurred in the year 1054.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the Orion Nebula?

  1. Varāhamihira

  2. Nilakantha Somayaji

  3. Aryabhata

  4. Bhaskara II

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varāhamihira discovered the Orion Nebula in the year 550 AD.

What is the name of the nebula discovered by Nilakantha Somayaji?

  1. Helix Nebula

  2. Ring Nebula

  3. Dumbbell Nebula

  4. Cat's Eye Nebula

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji discovered the Cat's Eye Nebula in the year 1500.

What is the significance of the Cat's Eye Nebula?

  1. It is the first planetary nebula to be discovered.

  2. It is the brightest nebula in the night sky.

  3. It is the closest nebula to Earth.

  4. It is the most complex nebula known to date.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Cat's Eye Nebula is significant because it is the most complex nebula known to date.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the Ring Nebula?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji discovered the Ring Nebula in the year 1500.

What is the significance of the Ring Nebula?

  1. It is the first planetary nebula to be discovered.

  2. It is the brightest nebula in the night sky.

  3. It is the closest nebula to Earth.

  4. It is the most massive nebula known to date.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ring Nebula is significant because it is the most massive nebula known to date.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the Dumbbell Nebula?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji discovered the Dumbbell Nebula in the year 1500.

What is the significance of the Dumbbell Nebula?

  1. It is the first planetary nebula to be discovered.

  2. It is the brightest nebula in the night sky.

  3. It is the closest nebula to Earth.

  4. It is the most symmetrical nebula known to date.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dumbbell Nebula is significant because it is the most symmetrical nebula known to date.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the Eskimo Nebula?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji discovered the Eskimo Nebula in the year 1500.

What is the significance of the Eskimo Nebula?

  1. It is the first planetary nebula to be discovered.

  2. It is the brightest nebula in the night sky.

  3. It is the closest nebula to Earth.

  4. It is the most colorful nebula known to date.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eskimo Nebula is significant because it is the most colorful nebula known to date.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the Southern Ring Nebula?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji discovered the Southern Ring Nebula in the year 1500.

What is the significance of the Southern Ring Nebula?

  1. It is the first planetary nebula to be discovered.

  2. It is the brightest nebula in the night sky.

  3. It is the closest nebula to Earth.

  4. It is the largest nebula known to date.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Southern Ring Nebula is significant because it is the largest nebula known to date.

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