Catalogs of Comets

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Which catalog is considered the first comprehensive collection of cometary observations?

  1. Catalogue of Comets

  2. Catalog of Cometary Orbits

  3. General Catalogue of Comets

  4. Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Catalogue of Comets' compiled by Edmond Halley in 1698 is regarded as the first extensive catalog of cometary observations.

Who is credited with compiling the first catalog exclusively dedicated to comets?

  1. Charles Messier

  2. Pierre Mechain

  3. Johann Gottfried Galle

  4. John Herschel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charles Messier, a renowned French astronomer, compiled the first catalog solely focused on comets in 1780.

What is the primary purpose of comet catalogs?

  1. Documenting cometary appearances

  2. Predicting cometary orbits

  3. Classifying comets based on their characteristics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Comet catalogs serve multiple purposes, including documenting cometary appearances, predicting their orbits, and classifying them based on their characteristics.

Which catalog contains orbital elements for over 2000 comets?

  1. Catalogue of Cometary Orbits

  2. General Catalogue of Comets

  3. Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids

  4. Catalogue of Comets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Catalogue of Cometary Orbits' compiled by Brian Marsden and Gareth Williams in 1982 provides orbital elements for more than 2000 comets.

What is the significance of the 'General Catalogue of Comets' published in 1940?

  1. It includes comets observed before the invention of the telescope.

  2. It provides accurate orbital parameters for comets.

  3. It contains detailed physical characteristics of comets.

  4. It marks the beginning of modern cometary astronomy.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'General Catalogue of Comets' compiled by Sergey K. Vsekhsvyatskij in 1940 is notable for including comets observed prior to the invention of the telescope.

Which catalog focuses on comets discovered after 1975?

  1. Catalogue of Comets

  2. Catalogue of Cometary Orbits

  3. General Catalogue of Comets

  4. Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids' compiled by Brian Marsden and Gareth Williams in 1982 primarily includes comets discovered after 1975.

What is the approximate number of comets listed in the 'Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids'?

  1. Over 1000

  2. Over 2000

  3. Over 3000

  4. Over 4000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids' contains orbital elements for over 4000 comets and asteroids.

Which catalog provides information on cometary brightness and appearance?

  1. Catalogue of Comets

  2. Catalogue of Cometary Orbits

  3. General Catalogue of Comets

  4. Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Catalogue of Comets' compiled by Edmond Halley in 1698 includes descriptions of cometary brightness and appearance.

What is the primary focus of the 'Catalogue of Cometary Orbits'?

  1. Orbital elements of comets

  2. Physical characteristics of comets

  3. Historical records of cometary observations

  4. Cometary brightness and appearance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Catalogue of Cometary Orbits' primarily provides orbital elements for comets.

Which catalog includes comets observed from ancient times to the 18th century?

  1. Catalogue of Comets

  2. Catalogue of Cometary Orbits

  3. General Catalogue of Comets

  4. Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 'General Catalogue of Comets' compiled by Sergey K. Vsekhsvyatskij in 1940 includes comets observed from ancient times up to the 18th century.

What is the significance of the 'Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids' in modern cometary astronomy?

  1. It provides accurate orbital parameters for comets.

  2. It includes comets discovered after 1975.

  3. It contains detailed physical characteristics of comets.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids' is significant in modern cometary astronomy as it provides accurate orbital parameters, includes comets discovered after 1975, and contains detailed physical characteristics of comets.

Which catalog is known for its extensive collection of cometary observations made by Chinese astronomers?

  1. Catalogue of Comets

  2. Catalogue of Cometary Orbits

  3. General Catalogue of Comets

  4. Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Catalogue of Comets' compiled by Edmond Halley in 1698 includes a substantial collection of cometary observations made by Chinese astronomers.

What is the primary purpose of the 'Catalogue of Cometary Orbits'?

  1. Documenting cometary appearances

  2. Predicting cometary orbits

  3. Classifying comets based on their characteristics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary purpose of the 'Catalogue of Cometary Orbits' is to provide accurate orbital elements for comets, which enables the prediction of their future positions.

Which catalog includes comets discovered before the invention of the telescope?

  1. Catalogue of Comets

  2. Catalogue of Cometary Orbits

  3. General Catalogue of Comets

  4. Catalogue of Comets and Asteroids


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 'General Catalogue of Comets' compiled by Sergey K. Vsekhsvyatskij in 1940 includes comets observed before the invention of the telescope.

What is the approximate number of comets listed in the 'Catalogue of Comets' compiled by Edmond Halley in 1698?

  1. Over 100

  2. Over 200

  3. Over 300

  4. Over 400


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'Catalogue of Comets' compiled by Edmond Halley in 1698 includes over 200 comets.

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