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Multiwavelength Astronomy: Quiz
Multiwavelength Astronomy Quiz
Scientists believe the Crab nebula is the remains of:
[A] a black hole
[B] a star which suffered a supernova explosion
[C] a galaxy
We see flashes from the neutron star when
[A] there is a lunar eclipse
[B] spacecraft that get too close to it explode
[C] one of the magnetic poles is pointed towards the Earth
[D] All of the above
X-ray emission from the Crab nebula is the result of
[A] electrons that are heated up by the strong magnetic field
[B] an unidentified being inside the nebula
[C] We don't know
The Crab nebula can be viewed using
[A] Radio Astronomy
[B] X-ray Astronomy
[C] Ultraviolet Astronomy
[D] All of the above
