Tabby's Strange Star Just Got Stranger

Tabby's Strange Star Just Got Stranger

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Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Business

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video discusses the mysterious dimming of Tabby Star, also known as KIC 846-2852, which has puzzled astronomers due to its unpredictable light patterns. Theories range from comet debris to alien megastructures. Additionally, the video covers Blue Origin's successful test of the New Shepherd launch system, highlighting its reusability and safety features, paving the way for future spaceflights.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the proposed explanations for the irregular dimming of Tabby Star?

A comet breaking up

A nearby black hole

A solar eclipse

A supernova explosion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge is associated with comparing old photographic data of Tabby Star to modern digital data?

The old data is more accurate

The old data is missing

The old data may introduce errors

The old data is in a different language

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unexpected outcome of Blue Origin's New Shepherd test flight?

The capsule failed to separate

The booster survived and landed safely

The capsule was lost

The booster exploded

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of Blue Origin's New Glen spacecraft?

To explore Mars

To conduct suborbital flights

To achieve orbital flight

To reach the Moon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Blue Origin's long-term plan for space travel?

To develop a space elevator

To colonize Mars

To offer private passenger flights

To build a space station