Cat's Eye Nebula Quiz

What is the primary reason the Cat's Eye Nebula is named as such?

• It is 3,100 light years away.

• It resembles the appearance of a cat's eye.

• It has a bright star at its center.

• It is located in the Draco constellation.

What process causes the star at the center of the Cat's Eye Nebula to expand?

• Fusing hydrogen into helium.

• Running out of helium.

• Running out of hydrogen and fusing helium.

• Fusing carbon into oxygen.

What do the rings around the Cat's Eye Nebula resemble?

• Tree rings

• Planetary orbits

• Galaxy spirals

• Comet tails

Approximately how many years ago did the instability stage of the star begin?

• 5,000 years ago

• 1,000 years ago

• 15,000 years ago

• 10,000 years ago

What is the ultimate fate of the material ejected from the Cat's Eye Nebula?

• It forms a black hole.

• It becomes part of the interstellar medium.

• It dissipates into nothingness.

• It forms a new galaxy.