Famous Nebulae

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Which nebula is popularly known as the 'Orion Nebula' and is visible to the naked eye?

  1. Orion Nebula

  2. Crab Nebula

  3. Helix Nebula

  4. Eagle Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Orion Nebula, also known as Messier 42, is a prominent nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is one of the brightest nebulae and can be seen with the naked eye under dark skies.

The 'Crab Nebula' is the remnant of which astronomical event?

  1. Supernova

  2. Black Hole Formation

  3. Neutron Star Collision

  4. Solar Flare


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Crab Nebula is the result of a supernova explosion that was observed by astronomers in 1054 AD. The remnant of the explosion is a pulsar, a rapidly rotating neutron star, which emits pulses of radiation.

Which nebula is known for its distinctive 'Eye of God' appearance?

  1. Helix Nebula

  2. Ring Nebula

  3. Eagle Nebula

  4. Horsehead Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Helix Nebula, also known as NGC 7293, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Aquarius. It is known for its spiral structure and its resemblance to an 'Eye of God' when viewed through a telescope.

The 'Eagle Nebula' is famous for its iconic 'Pillars of Creation' structure. What is the composition of these pillars?

  1. Hydrogen and Helium

  2. Interstellar Dust

  3. Molecular Hydrogen

  4. Carbon and Oxygen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Pillars of Creation are composed primarily of molecular hydrogen, which is a form of hydrogen gas consisting of two hydrogen atoms bonded together. They are located within the Eagle Nebula, also known as Messier 16.

Which nebula is known for its resemblance to a horse's head?

  1. Horsehead Nebula

  2. Eagle Nebula

  3. Crab Nebula

  4. Helix Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Horsehead Nebula, also known as Barnard 33, is a dark nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is known for its distinctive shape, which resembles a horse's head when viewed through a telescope.

The 'Triangulum Galaxy' is also known as:

  1. Messier 33

  2. Andromeda Galaxy

  3. Milky Way Galaxy

  4. Large Magellanic Cloud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Triangulum. It is the third closest major galaxy to the Milky Way and is visible to the naked eye under dark skies.

The 'Tarantula Nebula' is located in which galaxy?

  1. Milky Way Galaxy

  2. Andromeda Galaxy

  3. Triangulum Galaxy

  4. Large Magellanic Cloud


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tarantula Nebula, also known as 30 Doradus, is a large emission nebula located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. It is one of the most active star-forming regions in the Local Group of galaxies.

Which nebula is known for its 'Butterfly Wings' appearance?

  1. Butterfly Nebula

  2. Eagle Nebula

  3. Horsehead Nebula

  4. Helix Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Butterfly Nebula, also known as NGC 6302, is a bipolar planetary nebula located in the constellation Scorpius. It is known for its distinctive 'Butterfly Wings' appearance, which is created by two lobes of gas ejected from a dying star.

The 'Lagoon Nebula' is located in which constellation?

  1. Sagittarius

  2. Orion

  3. Taurus

  4. Gemini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lagoon Nebula, also known as Messier 8, is a large emission nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is one of the most prominent nebulae in the Milky Way and is visible to the naked eye under dark skies.

Which nebula is known for its 'Cat's Eye' appearance?

  1. Cat's Eye Nebula

  2. Eagle Nebula

  3. Horsehead Nebula

  4. Helix Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cat's Eye Nebula, also known as NGC 6543, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Draco. It is known for its distinctive 'Cat's Eye' appearance, which is created by a dying star surrounded by a ring of gas.

The 'Ghost Nebula' is located in which constellation?

  1. Cepheus

  2. Cassiopeia

  3. Cygnus

  4. Perseus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghost Nebula, also known as IC 63, is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Cepheus. It is known for its faint, diffuse appearance, which resembles a ghost when viewed through a telescope.

Which nebula is known for its 'Veil' appearance?

  1. Veil Nebula

  2. Eagle Nebula

  3. Horsehead Nebula

  4. Helix Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Veil Nebula, also known as NGC 6960, is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus. It is known for its distinctive 'Veil' appearance, which is created by the expanding shock wave from a supernova explosion.

The 'Ring Nebula' is located in which constellation?

  1. Lyra

  2. Cygnus

  3. Aquila

  4. Hercules


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Lyra. It is known for its distinctive ring-like structure, which is created by a dying star surrounded by a ring of gas.

Which nebula is known for its 'Southern Pinwheel' appearance?

  1. Southern Pinwheel Nebula

  2. Eagle Nebula

  3. Horsehead Nebula

  4. Helix Nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Southern Pinwheel Nebula, also known as Messier 83, is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hydra. It is known for its distinctive 'Southern Pinwheel' appearance, which is created by its spiral arms and a central bar.

The 'Whirlpool Galaxy' is located in which constellation?

  1. Canes Venatici

  2. Ursa Major

  3. Ursa Minor

  4. Draco


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is known for its distinctive spiral structure, which resembles a whirlpool when viewed through a telescope.

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