Nebulae on Stamps

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Which nebula is featured on a stamp issued by the United States in 1990?

  1. Orion Nebula

  2. Crab Nebula

  3. Helix Nebula

  4. Eagle Nebula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eagle Nebula, also known as the Pillars of Creation, was featured on a stamp issued by the United States in 1990 as part of the 'Space Exploration' series.

What is the name of the nebula that appears on a stamp issued by Canada in 1976?

  1. Horsehead Nebula

  2. Sombrero Galaxy

  3. Whirlpool Galaxy

  4. Rosette Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Horsehead Nebula, a dark nebula resembling a horse's head, was featured on a stamp issued by Canada in 1976 as part of the 'Astronomy' series.

Which nebula is depicted on a stamp released by the Soviet Union in 1967?

  1. Crab Nebula

  2. Orion Nebula

  3. Helix Nebula

  4. Ring Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant, was featured on a stamp issued by the Soviet Union in 1967 as part of the 'Space Exploration' series.

What is the name of the nebula that appears on a stamp issued by France in 1977?

  1. Orion Nebula

  2. Eagle Nebula

  3. Sombrero Galaxy

  4. Whirlpool Galaxy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sombrero Galaxy, a spiral galaxy with a prominent dust lane, was featured on a stamp issued by France in 1977 as part of the 'Galaxies' series.

Which nebula is depicted on a stamp released by Germany in 1980?

  1. Helix Nebula

  2. Ring Nebula

  3. Eagle Nebula

  4. Orion Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Helix Nebula, a planetary nebula with a spiral structure, was featured on a stamp issued by Germany in 1980 as part of the 'Astronomy' series.

What is the name of the nebula that appears on a stamp issued by China in 1995?

  1. Crab Nebula

  2. Eagle Nebula

  3. Orion Nebula

  4. Ring Nebula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ring Nebula, a planetary nebula with a ring-like shape, was featured on a stamp issued by China in 1995 as part of the 'Space Exploration' series.

Which nebula is depicted on a stamp released by India in 2004?

  1. Orion Nebula

  2. Horsehead Nebula

  3. Sombrero Galaxy

  4. Whirlpool Galaxy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Orion Nebula, a diffuse nebula containing many young stars, was featured on a stamp issued by India in 2004 as part of the 'Astronomy' series.

What is the name of the nebula that appears on a stamp issued by Japan in 1971?

  1. Eagle Nebula

  2. Crab Nebula

  3. Helix Nebula

  4. Sombrero Galaxy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant, was featured on a stamp issued by Japan in 1971 as part of the 'Astronomy' series.

Which nebula is depicted on a stamp released by Australia in 1997?

  1. Whirlpool Galaxy

  2. Horsehead Nebula

  3. Sombrero Galaxy

  4. Eagle Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Whirlpool Galaxy, a spiral galaxy with prominent spiral arms, was featured on a stamp issued by Australia in 1997 as part of the 'Galaxies' series.

What is the name of the nebula that appears on a stamp issued by Brazil in 1985?

  1. Orion Nebula

  2. Helix Nebula

  3. Ring Nebula

  4. Crab Nebula


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Helix Nebula, a planetary nebula with a spiral structure, was featured on a stamp issued by Brazil in 1985 as part of the 'Astronomy' series.

Which nebula is depicted on a stamp released by the United Kingdom in 1979?

  1. Eagle Nebula

  2. Sombrero Galaxy

  3. Whirlpool Galaxy

  4. Horsehead Nebula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Horsehead Nebula, a dark nebula resembling a horse's head, was featured on a stamp issued by the United Kingdom in 1979 as part of the 'Astronomy' series.

What is the name of the nebula that appears on a stamp issued by Italy in 1981?

  1. Orion Nebula

  2. Helix Nebula

  3. Ring Nebula

  4. Sombrero Galaxy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sombrero Galaxy, a spiral galaxy with a prominent dust lane, was featured on a stamp issued by Italy in 1981 as part of the 'Galaxies' series.

Which nebula is depicted on a stamp released by Spain in 1992?

  1. Eagle Nebula

  2. Horsehead Nebula

  3. Crab Nebula

  4. Ring Nebula


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant, was featured on a stamp issued by Spain in 1992 as part of the 'Astronomy' series.

What is the name of the nebula that appears on a stamp issued by Poland in 1973?

  1. Orion Nebula

  2. Helix Nebula

  3. Sombrero Galaxy

  4. Whirlpool Galaxy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sombrero Galaxy, a spiral galaxy with a prominent dust lane, was featured on a stamp issued by Poland in 1973 as part of the 'Galaxies' series.

Which nebula is depicted on a stamp released by Hungary in 1986?

  1. Horsehead Nebula

  2. Orion Nebula

  3. Ring Nebula

  4. Crab Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Horsehead Nebula, a dark nebula resembling a horse's head, was featured on a stamp issued by Hungary in 1986 as part of the 'Astronomy' series.

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