Eagle Nebula and Star Formation Quiz

What is the Eagle Nebula known for?

• Its proximity to Earth

• The presence of the 'pillars of creation'

• Its unique color in the night sky

• Being the largest nebula in the Milky Way

What is the main limitation of observing the Eagle Nebula in visible light?

• It does not show the stars that have already formed

• It only shows the outer structure of the nebula

• It cannot penetrate the dense dust columns

• It cannot capture the colors of the nebula

How does the infrared view of the Eagle Nebula differ from the visible light view?

• It captures the nebula in black and white

• It allows us to see through the dust

• It reveals the structure of the pillars

• It shows fewer stars

What additional information does the infrared view provide about the Eagle Nebula?

• The exact distance of the nebula from Earth

• The temperature of the stars

• The chemical composition of the nebula

• The presence of more stars and regions of star formation

Why is the Eagle Nebula considered ethereal?

• Due to its proximity to the Milky Way's center

• Because of the interaction of dust, gas, and light

• Because it is the largest nebula visible from Earth

• Due to its rapid changes over time