Chile, a country of astronomical discoveries

What regions in northern Chile are known for astronomical studies?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Lake Titicaca

• Atacama Desert, particularly around San Pedro de Atacama

• Salar de Uyuni

What significant discovery was made by Chilean scientists in 2021?

• Identification of a new mineral, Chileite

• Discovery of a new species of plant, Florachileana

• Discovery of a new dinosaur species, Chilesaurus diegosuarezi.

• Discovery of a new planet

Who are the two Chilean national prize winners mentioned in the text?

• Pablo Picasso and Isabel Allende

• Gabriel García Márquez and José Hamuy

• José Maza and Mario Hamuy

• Pablo Neruda, Gabriela Mistral

What did José Maza and Mario Hamuy study regarding the universe and distances

• They studied black holes to understand dark matter.

• They researched the effects of gravity on planetary systems.

• They studied Type Ia supernovae to measure the universe's expansion.

• They focused on the formation of galaxies in the early universe.

In what year did Manuela Zoccali conduct her studies on the Milky Way?

• 2010

• 2012

• 2015

• 2020

What unique formation does the Milky Way have according to Manuela Zoccali's research?

• The Milky Way is a perfect sphere with no structure.

• The Milky Way has a unique X structure in its central region.

• The Milky Way has a ring formation surrounding its core.

• The Milky Way has a spiral shape with no distinct features.

How many stars did Paula Jofré select to develop a cosmic family tree?

• 50

• 15

• 12

• 22

Which star from the Milky Way is included in Paula Jofré's study?

• Sirius

• The sun

• Betelgeuse

• Alpha Centauri

What did Paula Jofré study in relation to the stars she selected?

• The distance of the stars from Earth.

• The names of the stars.

• The characteristics and chemical elements of the stars.

• The color of the stars.

Why are the evening skies of Antofagasta, Atacama, and Coquimbo significant for astronomy?

• They are located at sea level, making observations difficult.

• They have high levels of air pollution affecting visibility.

• They are known for frequent rain and cloud cover.

• They provide clear and optimal conditions for astronomical observations