Important Astronomical Databases

Description: This quiz assesses your knowledge of important astronomical databases and their applications in various fields of astronomy.
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Which astronomical database is known for providing information about celestial objects visible from Earth?

  1. SIMBAD

  2. NED

  3. Gaia

  4. VizieR


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

VizieR is a comprehensive astronomical database that provides access to bibliographic data, observational data, and catalogs of celestial objects visible from Earth.

What is the primary purpose of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS)?

  1. Studying the evolution of galaxies

  2. Searching for exoplanets

  3. Mapping the Milky Way's structure

  4. Observing supernovae


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SDSS is a major astronomical survey that aims to study the evolution of galaxies, map the large-scale structure of the universe, and search for exoplanets.

Which astronomical database is primarily used for studying extragalactic objects?

  1. SIMBAD

  2. NED

  3. Gaia

  4. VizieR


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NED (NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database) is a comprehensive database that provides information about extragalactic objects, including galaxies, quasars, and active galactic nuclei.

What is the primary focus of the Gaia mission?

  1. Studying the Milky Way's structure

  2. Searching for exoplanets

  3. Observing supernovae

  4. Mapping the cosmic microwave background


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gaia mission is a space-based astrometry mission that aims to create a precise three-dimensional map of the Milky Way, including the positions, distances, and motions of stars.

Which astronomical database is commonly used for finding information about stars?

  1. SIMBAD

  2. NED

  3. Gaia

  4. VizieR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SIMBAD (Set of Identifications, Measurements, and Bibliography for Astronomical Data) is a comprehensive database that provides information about stars, including their positions, magnitudes, spectral types, and variability.

What is the main purpose of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) archive?

  1. Storing and distributing HST observations

  2. Searching for exoplanets

  3. Studying the cosmic microwave background

  4. Observing supernovae


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The HST archive is a repository of HST observations, including images, spectra, and other data, which are available to the scientific community for research purposes.

Which astronomical database is known for providing information about exoplanets?

  1. SIMBAD

  2. NED

  3. Gaia

  4. Exoplanet Archive


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Exoplanet Archive is a comprehensive database that provides information about exoplanets, including their host stars, orbital parameters, and physical properties.

What is the primary focus of the Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO) archive?

  1. Storing and distributing CXO observations

  2. Studying the cosmic microwave background

  3. Observing supernovae

  4. Searching for exoplanets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CXO archive is a repository of CXO observations, including X-ray images, spectra, and other data, which are available to the scientific community for research purposes.

Which astronomical database is commonly used for finding information about galaxies?

  1. SIMBAD

  2. NED

  3. Gaia

  4. VizieR


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NED (NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database) is a comprehensive database that provides information about galaxies, including their positions, magnitudes, redshifts, and morphological types.

What is the main purpose of the Spitzer Space Telescope (SST) archive?

  1. Storing and distributing SST observations

  2. Studying the cosmic microwave background

  3. Observing supernovae

  4. Searching for exoplanets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SST archive is a repository of SST observations, including infrared images, spectra, and other data, which are available to the scientific community for research purposes.

Which astronomical database is known for providing information about supernovae?

  1. SIMBAD

  2. NED

  3. Gaia

  4. Open Supernova Catalog


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Open Supernova Catalog is a comprehensive database that provides information about supernovae, including their positions, magnitudes, redshifts, and host galaxies.

What is the primary focus of the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) archive?

  1. Storing and distributing ALMA observations

  2. Studying the cosmic microwave background

  3. Observing supernovae

  4. Searching for exoplanets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ALMA archive is a repository of ALMA observations, including millimeter and submillimeter images, spectra, and other data, which are available to the scientific community for research purposes.

Which astronomical database is commonly used for finding information about quasars?

  1. SIMBAD

  2. NED

  3. Gaia

  4. VizieR


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NED (NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database) is a comprehensive database that provides information about quasars, including their positions, magnitudes, redshifts, and host galaxies.

What is the main purpose of the Very Large Telescope (VLT) archive?

  1. Storing and distributing VLT observations

  2. Studying the cosmic microwave background

  3. Observing supernovae

  4. Searching for exoplanets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The VLT archive is a repository of VLT observations, including optical and infrared images, spectra, and other data, which are available to the scientific community for research purposes.

Which astronomical database is known for providing information about active galactic nuclei (AGN)?

  1. SIMBAD

  2. NED

  3. Gaia

  4. VizieR


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NED (NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database) is a comprehensive database that provides information about AGN, including their positions, magnitudes, redshifts, and host galaxies.

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