Stargazer Quiz 4: Chapters 7-8

Question 1

The clearest nights will generally be the ___ nights.

Answer 1

coldest

Question 2

The full moon is about ___ times brighter than the first quarter due to the way the sunlight is reflected.

Answer 2

nine

Question 3

Much of the “bad seeing” occurs within the telescope itself, so make sure it reaches ___ equilibrium before starting any serious viewing.

Answer 3

thermal

Question 4

For almost all telescopic objects, it is recommended by the author to use the ___ magnification possible.

Answer 4

lowest

Question 5

The higher the magnification, the ___ the target will appear, and the ___ the field of view.

Answer 5

blurrier, smaller

Question 6

“___” is the process of aligning the mirrors of a reflecting telescope.

Answer 6

collimation

Question 7

Use ___ vision when looking at faint objects, not looking directly at them.

Answer 7

averted

Question 8

The best way to find deep sky objects is with a technique called “___ ___”

Answer 8

star hopping

Question 9

The dividing arc between day and night on the moon is called the “___.”

Answer 9

terminator

Question 10

___ are large dark regions on the moon.

Answer 10

Maria