Our New Galactic Neighborhood, and a Tar Comet?

Our New Galactic Neighborhood, and a Tar Comet?

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Physics, Science, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the discovery of the Lania Chaos Supercluster, a massive galactic cluster that includes the Milky Way. It explains how superclusters are formed and mapped, using gravitational forces and galaxy movements. The video also covers the Rosetta mission's findings on comet 67P, revealing unexpected data about its composition. Viewers are encouraged to continue exploring space with SciShow.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Lania Chaos Supercluster, and how does it relate to our understanding of the universe?

A type of black hole

A new theory about the Big Bang

A newly discovered planet in our solar system

A massive galactic structure 100 times larger than previously thought

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do astronomers define the boundaries of superclusters?

By drawing parallels with Earth's watersheds

By counting the number of stars in each galaxy

By using the Doppler effect to track galaxy movements

By measuring the temperature of galaxies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Great Attractor in our galactic neighborhood?

It is a black hole that absorbs light

It is a dense region pulling galaxies, including ours, towards it

It is a newly discovered planet

It is a star cluster in the Milky Way

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected finding did the Rosetta mission reveal about comet 67P?

The comet is moving away from the solar system

The comet is made entirely of ice

The comet is darker than charcoal and lacks visible ice

The comet has a bright, reflective surface

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What elements were detected in the atmosphere of comet 67P by the Rosetta mission?

Helium and neon

Nitrogen and argon

Hydrogen and oxygen

Carbon dioxide and methane