400 Million New Stars in Our Galaxy!

400 Million New Stars in Our Galaxy!

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Physics, Science, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the Gaia space observatory's mission to create a detailed map of the Milky Way, revealing new stars and settling astronomical debates. It also covers the discovery of why Pluto's moon Charon has a red pole, due to tholins formed from Pluto's atmosphere. Lastly, it mentions a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket explosion during a test.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Gaia space observatory?

To create a three-dimensional map of the Milky Way

To find new galaxies beyond the Milky Way

To study the atmosphere of Jupiter

To explore the surface of Mars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Gaia determine the distance of stars?

By comparing scans taken six months apart

By observing their gravitational pull

By analyzing their color

By measuring their brightness

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the reddish-brown color at Charon's North Pole?

Volcanic activity

Tholins formed from cosmic radiation and UV rays

Reflection of sunlight

Presence of iron oxide

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between Pluto and Charon's atmospheres?

Charon has a thicker atmosphere than Pluto

Pluto's atmosphere drifts to Charon and freezes

Charon shares its atmosphere with Pluto

Both have identical atmospheric compositions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on September 1st?

It landed back on Earth safely

It was delayed due to weather conditions

It exploded during a routine test

It successfully launched a satellite

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