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The Ultimate Astronomy Quiz

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Though the astronomy field has evolved from its primitive beginnings, there's still a boundless cosmos to explore. Test your astronomy knowledge with our quiz.

The Basic Astronomy quiz

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The night sky has fascinated humans throughout history. Even if you're not a science buff in general, we're willing to bet you know a thing or two about astronomy yourself. Find out just how much with our quiz!

Stellarium Is the Free 'Planetarium' for Your Computer

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Not sure what you're seeing in the night sky? Astronomy software such as Stellarium makes stargazing easier by helping to explain what you're seeing when you look at the stars.

Can You Get a Gold Star on this Astronomy Quiz?

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Our night sky is pricked with the light from millions of incredibly bright stars -- and yet, those twinkling beams are just a tiny insight into the brilliance and immensity of our universe. How much do you know about simple astronomy facts?

Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Astronomy Quiz?

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Does the solar system fill you with wonder? Are you an amateur stargazer fascinated by celestial bodies? Show off your knowledge of the universe with an out-of-this-world astronomy quiz!

Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin

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Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia Helena (1900-1979) was a British-born astronomer who became an authority on variable stars (stars that change in brightness) and the structure of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Nasir al-Din Al-Tusi

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Al-Tusi, Nasir al-Din (1201-1274) was one of the greatest scholars of his time and one of the most influential figures in Islamic intellectual history.

How Deep Impact Works

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How do scientists find details about the early days of our solar system? One way is to investigate comets. Find out how the Deep Impact spacecraft fired an impactor into Comet Tempel 1 to get some answers.

Constellation Pictures

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Learn about the solar system and explore the final frontier with our Constellation Pictures. Check out our Constellation Pictures today!

How Galileo Fought the Catholic Church and Became the First Superstar Scientist 

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Galileo Galilei made breakthroughs in physics and astronomy. Along the way, he fought for intellectual freedom and became the first celebrity scientist.

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