31 Flashcards

1
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What telescope captured the first image of a black hole?

A

Event Horizon Telescope

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What is the name of the phenomenon that occurs at the last stages of a star, creating a doughnut-shaped structure?

A

Ring Nebula

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Which moon of Jupiter is believed to have water inside its ice cracks, essential for life?

A

Europa

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4
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Who theorized the concept of gravitational waves, which were proven in 2015?

A

Albert Einstein

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5
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What is the name of the lander of Chandrayaan 3 that landed on the Moon in August 2023?

A

Vikram

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What meteor shower occurred in 2023 when Earth passed through the debris cloud left by comet Swift-Tuttle?

A

Perseid

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7
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What is the name of the galaxy nearest to the Milky Way?

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Andromeda

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8
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Which spacecraft was the first to visit Neptune?

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Voyager 2

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