Star Quiz

What is the approximate luminosity of VY Canis Majoris compared to our Sun?

• 500,000 times brighter

• 10,000 times brighter

• 1,000 times brighter

• 100 times brighter

If VY Canis Majoris were placed at the center of our solar system, which planets would it encompass?

• Up to Earth

• Up to Saturn

• Only Mercury

• Up to Jupiter

What is the diameter of UY Scuti compared to the Sun?

• 2,000 times greater

• 1,700 times greater

• 1,000 times greater

• 500 times greater

In which constellation is UY Scuti located?

• Ursa Minor

• Cygnus

• Scutum

• Orion

What is the spectral class of Betelgeuse?

• G2

• M2

• K1

• B0

What is the expected future event for Betelgeuse?

• It will merge with another star

• It will shrink into a white dwarf

• It will explode as a supernova

• It will become a black hole

What is the designation of Rigel in the Orion constellation?

• Beta Orionis

• Delta Orionis

• Gamma Orionis

• Alpha Orionis

What is the historical significance of Sirius?

• It was used to predict solar eclipses

• It marked the beginning of the harvest season

• It was associated with the hottest days of summer

• It was used to navigate the Silk Road

What is the role of Polaris in navigation?

• It helps determine longitude

• It helps determine latitude

• It helps predict weather patterns

• It helps locate the equator

What type of star system is Polaris?

• Quintuple star system

• Single star system

• Triple star system

• Binary star system