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Sam’s Astronomy > Galaxies > Flashcards

Galaxies Flashcards

1
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What is the name of our galaxy?

A

Milky Way

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2
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True or False: The Andromeda Galaxy is the closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The _____ Galaxy is known for its prominent spiral arms.

A

Spiral

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4
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What type of galaxy is the Milky Way classified as?

A

Barred spiral galaxy

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5
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Name one of the largest galaxies in the Local Group.

A

Andromeda Galaxy

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6
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What is the approximate distance of the Andromeda Galaxy from Earth?

A

2.537 million light-years

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7
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of galaxy? A) Elliptical B) Spiral C) Quadrilateral D) Irregular

A

C) Quadrilateral

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8
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What is the name of the galaxy that is famous for its supermassive black hole at its center?

A

Messier 87

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9
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True or False: The Triangulum Galaxy is part of the Local Group.

A

True

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10
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Fill in the blank: The _____ Galaxy has a distinct peanut shape due to its central bulge.

A

Milky Way

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11
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What is the name of the galaxy that is often referred to as the ‘Sombrero Galaxy’?

A

Messier 104

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12
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What type of galaxy is characterized by a smooth, featureless light profile?

A

Elliptical galaxy

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13
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Name a well-known irregular galaxy.

A

Large Magellanic Cloud

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14
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True or False: The Whirlpool Galaxy is a type of irregular galaxy.

A

False

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15
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Multiple choice: Which galaxy is known for its prominent ring structure? A) Milky Way B) Andromeda C) Hoag’s Object D) Triangulum

A

C) Hoag’s Object

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16
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What is the primary method for classifying galaxies?

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Hubble’s Tuning Fork diagram

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17
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Fill in the blank: The _____ Galaxy is known for its large number of globular clusters.

A

Milky Way

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18
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What is the name of the galaxy that is often associated with the term ‘starburst’ due to its high rate of star formation?

A

Messier 82

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19
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True or False: The Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.

20
Q

Name the galaxy that is the largest in terms of mass in the Local Group.

A

Andromeda Galaxy

21
Q

What is the name of the small galaxy that is currently merging with the Milky Way?

A

Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy

22
Q

Multiple choice: Which galaxy is known for its unusual shape and is classified as a ‘peculiar galaxy’? A) M87 B) NGC 520 C) LMC D) Sombrero

A

B) NGC 520

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ Galaxy is famous for its ‘twin’ galaxy, the Sombrero Galaxy.

A

Messier 104

24
Q

What is the name of the galaxy that appears as a ‘smeared’ light across the sky, often seen in the southern hemisphere?

25
Q

True or False: The Centaurus A Galaxy is an elliptical galaxy.

26
Q

What type of galaxy is characterized by having no defined shape?

A

Irregular galaxy

27
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ Galaxy is notable for its bright nucleus and is a popular target for amateur astronomers.

28
Q

What is the name of the galaxy known for its prominent dust lanes?

A

Whirlpool Galaxy

29
Q

Name the galaxy that is often referred to as the ‘Pinwheel Galaxy.’

30
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following galaxies is classified as an irregular galaxy? A) Milky Way B) Large Magellanic Cloud C) Andromeda D) Messier 87

A

B) Large Magellanic Cloud

31
Q

True or False: The Messier catalog includes both nebulae and galaxies.

32
Q

What is the name of the galaxy that has a bright central region and is home to a supermassive black hole?

A

Messier 87

33
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ Galaxy is known for its striking appearance and is often studied for its active star formation.

34
Q

What is the name of the galaxy that is the closest to Earth after the Milky Way?

A

Andromeda Galaxy

35
Q

What type of galaxy is characterized by a flattened disk and a central bulge?

A

Spiral galaxy

36
Q

True or False: The Large Magellanic Cloud is a satellite of the Milky Way.

37
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ Galaxy is known for its peculiar shape and is located in the constellation Cetus.

38
Q

What is the name of the galaxy that is often referred to as ‘the Eye of God’?

39
Q

Multiple choice: Which galaxy is known for its bright, prominent ring? A) Messier 82 B) Messier 87 C) NGC 4435 D) NGC 6744

A

C) NGC 4435

40
Q

What is the name of the galaxy that forms part of the Virgo Cluster?

41
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ Galaxy is the most studied galaxy in the universe.

42
Q

True or False: The Sombrero Galaxy is an example of an elliptical galaxy.

43
Q

What is the name of the galaxy that is known for its rich star clusters and nebulae?

44
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following is considered a barred spiral galaxy? A) Milky Way B) Andromeda C) NGC 1300 D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

45
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ Galaxy is often used as a reference point for astronomical observations.

Sam’s Astronomy (17 decks)

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