Astronomy Quiz Questions and Answers

13. Which of the following the first unmanned spacecraft to reach the Moon?
  A.  Change 1
  B.  Smart 1
  C.  Luna 1
  D.  Lunar Prospector
Answer
Ans: C
Luna 1
14. Which star is nearest to the sun?
  A.  Beta centuary
  B.  Proxima centuary
  C.  Gamma centuary
  D.  Alpha centuary
Answer
Ans: B
Proxima centuary
15. Sun revolves around galaxy once in every 250 million years; this length of time is called as
  A.  Leap year
  B.  Mean solar year
  C.  Cosmic or galactic year
  D.  Sidereal year
Answer
Ans: C
Cosmic or galactic year
16. Which planet was named after the Roman God Zeus?
  A.  Mars
  B.  Venus
  C.  Jupiter
  D.  Earth
Answer
Ans: C
Jupiter
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