Which type of galaxy has a smooth and featureless appearance, containing mostly old stars?
A) Spiral galaxy
B) Elliptical galaxy
C) Irregular galaxy
D) Lenticular galaxy
Answer: B) Elliptical galaxy
What is the term used to describe a group of galaxies bound together by gravity?
A) Galactic cluster
B) Galactic supercluster
C) Galaxy filament
D) Galaxy group
Answer: D) Galaxy group
Which galaxy is the largest member of the Local Group?
A) Andromeda Galaxy
B) Triangulum Galaxy
C) Large Magellanic Cloud
D) Small Magellanic Cloud
Answer: A) Andromeda Galaxy
Which type of galaxy has a disk-like structure with a central bulge but lacks well-defined spiral arms?
A) Spiral galaxy
B) Elliptical galaxy
C) Irregular galaxy
D) Lenticular galaxy
Answer: D) Lenticular galaxy
What is the most abundant element found in stars within galaxies?
A) Hydrogen
B) Helium
C) Carbon
D) Oxygen
Answer: A) Hydrogen
Which galaxy is closest to the Milky Way in terms of distance?
A) Andromeda Galaxy
B) Triangulum Galaxy
C) Large Magellanic Cloud
D) Small Magellanic Cloud
Answer: C) Large Magellanic Cloud
What is the distinctive feature of irregular galaxies?
A) They have spiral arms.
B) They have a smooth, featureless appearance.
C) They lack a defined shape.
D) They have a central bulge.
Answer: C) They lack a defined shape.
Which type of galaxy has a mixture of old and young stars, often with irregular shapes?
A) Spiral galaxy
B) Elliptical galaxy
C) Irregular galaxy
D) Lenticular galaxy
Answer: C) Irregular galaxy
Which galaxy is known for its prominent ring structure and is located in the constellation Sculptor?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: A) Cartwheel Galaxy
Which galaxy is thought to be the result of a recent merger between two smaller galaxies?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: B) Sombrero Galaxy
What is the name of the galaxy group that includes the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy, and about 54 other smaller galaxies?
A) Virgo Cluster
B) Local Group
C) Coma Cluster
D) Hydra-Centaurus Supercluster
Answer: B) Local Group
Which type of galaxy has a prominent central bulge and spiral arms extending outward from it?
A) Spiral galaxy
B) Elliptical galaxy
C) Irregular galaxy
D) Lenticular galaxy
Answer: A) Spiral galaxy
What is the largest known galaxy by mass in the observable universe?
A) Andromeda Galaxy
B) Milky Way Galaxy
C) IC 1101
D) Messier 87
Answer: C) IC 1101
Which galaxy is known for its active galactic nucleus and strong radio emissions?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: D) Centaurus A
What is the term used to describe a galaxy that lacks a distinct shape or structure?
A) Spiral galaxy
B) Elliptical galaxy
C) Irregular galaxy
D) Lenticular galaxy
Answer: C) Irregular galaxy
What is the name of the closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way?
A) Andromeda Galaxy
B) Triangulum Galaxy
C) Large Magellanic Cloud
D) Small Magellanic Cloud
Answer: A) Andromeda Galaxy
Which galaxy is known for its distinctive spiral arms and is located in the constellation Canes Venatici?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: C) Whirlpool Galaxy
Which galaxy is classified as an active galaxy, with a bright core powered by a supermassive black hole?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: D) Centaurus A
What is the term used to describe a system of galaxies bound together by gravity, larger than a galaxy group?
A) Galactic cluster
B) Galactic supercluster
C) Galaxy filament
D) Galaxy group
Answer: B) Galactic supercluster
Which galaxy is classified as a barred spiral galaxy and is located in the constellation Virgo?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Messier 87
Answer: B) Sombrero Galaxy
Which galaxy is known for its prominent ring structure and is located in the constellation Sculptor?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: A) Cartwheel Galaxy
What is the name of the galaxy group that includes the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy, and about 54 other smaller galaxies?
A) Virgo Cluster
B) Local Group
C) Coma Cluster
D) Hydra-Centaurus Supercluster
Answer: B) Local Group
Which galaxy is classified as an irregular galaxy and is located in the constellation Dorado?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Large Magellanic Cloud
D) Small Magellanic Cloud
Answer: C) Large Magellanic Cloud
Which galaxy is known for its active galactic nucleus and strong radio emissions?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: D) Centaurus A
Which galaxy is classified as an elliptical galaxy and is located in the constellation Virgo?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Messier 87
Answer: D) Messier 87
Which galaxy is classified as a lenticular galaxy and is located in the constellation Centaurus?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: D) Centaurus A
Which galaxy is known for its prominent ring structure and is located in the constellation Sculptor?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: A) Cartwheel Galaxy
What is the largest known galaxy by mass in the observable universe?
A) Andromeda Galaxy
B) Milky Way Galaxy
C) IC 1101
D) Messier 87
Answer: C) IC 1101
Which galaxy is known for its distinctive spiral arms and is located in the constellation Canes Venatici?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: C) Whirlpool Galaxy
Which galaxy is classified as an active galaxy, with a bright core powered by a supermassive black hole?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: D) Centaurus A
What is the term used to describe a system of galaxies bound together by gravity, larger than a galaxy group?
A) Galactic cluster
B) Galactic supercluster
C) Galaxy filament
D) Galaxy group
Answer: B) Galactic supercluster
Which galaxy is classified as a barred spiral galaxy and is located in the constellation Virgo?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Messier 87
Answer: B) Sombrero Galaxy
Which galaxy is classified as an irregular galaxy and is located in the constellation Dorado?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Large Magellanic Cloud
D) Small Magellanic Cloud
Answer: C) Large Magellanic Cloud
Which galaxy is known for its active galactic nucleus and strong radio emissions?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: D) Centaurus A
Which galaxy is classified as an elliptical galaxy and is located in the constellation Virgo?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Messier 87
Answer: D) Messier 87
Which galaxy is classified as a lenticular galaxy and is located in the constellation Centaurus?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: D) Centaurus A
Which galaxy is known for its prominent ring structure and is located in the constellation Sculptor?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: A) Cartwheel Galaxy
What is the largest known galaxy by mass in the observable universe?
A) Andromeda Galaxy
B) Milky Way Galaxy
C) IC 1101
D) Messier 87
Answer: C) IC 1101
Which galaxy is known for its distinctive spiral arms and is located in the constellation Canes Venatici?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: C) Whirlpool Galaxy
Which galaxy is classified as an active galaxy, with a bright core powered by a supermassive black hole?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: D) Centaurus A
What is the term used to describe a system of galaxies bound together by gravity, larger than a galaxy group?
A) Galactic cluster
B) Galactic supercluster
C) Galaxy filament
D) Galaxy group
Answer: B) Galactic supercluster
Which galaxy is classified as a barred spiral galaxy and is located in the constellation Virgo?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Messier 87
Answer: B) Sombrero Galaxy
Which galaxy is classified as an irregular galaxy and is located in the constellation Dorado?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Large Magellanic Cloud
D) Small Magellanic Cloud
Answer: C) Large Magellanic Cloud
Which galaxy is known for its active galactic nucleus and strong radio emissions?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: D) Centaurus A
Which galaxy is classified as an elliptical galaxy and is located in the constellation Virgo?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Messier 87
Answer: D) Messier 87
Which galaxy is classified as a lenticular galaxy and is located in the constellation Centaurus?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: D) Centaurus A
Which galaxy is known for its prominent ring structure and is located in the constellation Sculptor?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: A) Cartwheel Galaxy
What is the largest known galaxy by mass in the observable universe?
A) Andromeda Galaxy
B) Milky Way Galaxy
C) IC 1101
D) Messier 87
Answer: C) IC 1101
Which galaxy is known for its distinctive spiral arms and is located in the constellation Canes Venatici?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: C) Whirlpool Galaxy
Which galaxy is classified as an active galaxy, with a bright core powered by a supermassive black hole?
A) Cartwheel Galaxy
B) Sombrero Galaxy
C) Whirlpool Galaxy
D) Centaurus A
Answer: D) Centaurus A
