L. Lewis Structure of the Universe Quiz

What does an astronomical unit measure?

• Distances within the our universe

• Distances beyond Pluto

• Distances within our solar system

• Distances outside of our solar system

What is the unit for measuring extremely long distances in space?

• Kilometer

• Parsec

• Light Year

• Astronomical Unit

How fast does light travel in a vacuum?

• 300,000,000 meters per second

• 200,000,000 meters per second

• 400,000,000 meters per second

• 100,000,000 meters per second

To which cluster of galaxies does the Milky Way belong?

• Coma Cluster

• Virgo Cluster

• Fornax Cluster

• Local Group

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

• Spiral galaxy

• Elliptical galaxy

• Irregular galaxy

• Lenticular galaxy

What are galaxies that have no definite shapes and are smaller than other types of galaxies called?

• Lenticular galaxy

• Elliptical galaxy

• Irregular galaxy

• Spiral galaxy

What are galaxies shaped like large, 3D ellipses called?

• Lenticular galaxy

• Spiral galaxy

• Elliptical galaxy

• Irregular galaxy

What are galaxies that have spiral arms winding outward from the center called?

• Lenticular galaxy

• Spiral galaxy

• Elliptical galaxy

• Irregular galaxy

What is the remains of a massive dead star that has collapsed creating a dense hole with so much gravity that not even light can escape called?

• Neutron Star

• White Dwarf

• Supernova

• Black Hole

Where is everything that exists located?

• Local Group

• Galaxy

• Universe

• Solar System