How to go stargazing without light pollution
  • 1. What is the biggest obstacle to stargazing?
A) Cloud cover
B) Lack of interest
C) Light pollution
D) Telescope cost
  • 2. What is the best way to minimize light pollution's impact?
A) Wear sunglasses
B) Use a stronger telescope
C) Travel to a dark location
D) Stargaze during the day
  • 3. A Bortle scale measures what?
A) Atmospheric humidity
B) Telescope magnification
C) Distance to stars
D) Night sky brightness
  • 4. Which Bortle class represents the darkest skies?
A) Class 2
B) Class 1
C) Class 5
D) Class 9
  • 5. What kind of map is helpful for finding dark locations?
A) Topographical map
B) Light pollution map
C) Weather map
D) Road map
  • 6. What should you do to prepare your eyes for stargazing?
A) Dark adapt
B) Look at bright lights
C) Use a magnifying glass
D) Wear blue light glasses
  • 7. How long does it typically take for your eyes to fully dark adapt?
A) 5 minutes
B) 1 hour
C) 20-30 minutes
D) Immediately
  • 8. What kind of light is best to use to preserve night vision?
A) Red light
B) White light
C) Green light
D) Blue light
  • 9. Which celestial object is usually easily visible even in light-polluted areas?
A) The Moon
B) Faint nebulae
C) Dim comets
D) Distant galaxies
  • 10. What app or website can help identify constellations?
A) Google Maps
B) Wikipedia
C) Facebook
D) Stellarium
  • 11. What is an averted vision?
A) Looking slightly to the side of an object
B) Closing one eye
C) Using a telescope
D) Looking directly at an object
  • 12. Why does averted vision help see fainter objects?
A) Uses more light-sensitive parts of the eye
B) Increases magnification
C) Reduces glare
D) Makes objects appear closer
  • 13. What should you bring to stay comfortable while stargazing?
A) Sunscreen
B) Warm clothing
C) Swimsuit
D) Shorts and t-shirt
  • 14. Which of these is NOT a good practice when stargazing near others?
A) Be mindful of their space
B) Shine bright lights randomly
C) Keep noise levels down
D) Ask if others want to look through your telescope
  • 15. What celestial event is worth planning a stargazing trip around?
A) Cloudy day
B) Daylight savings time
C) Meteor shower
D) Traffic jam
  • 16. Which planet is usually very bright and easy to spot in the night sky?
A) Venus
B) Uranus
C) Neptune
D) Pluto
  • 17. What is the Milky Way?
A) Our galaxy
B) A constellation
C) A type of chocolate bar
D) A meteor shower
  • 18. What causes light pollution?
A) Cosmic radiation
B) Solar flares
C) Volcanic eruptions
D) Excessive and misdirected artificial light
  • 19. Which type of telescope is generally better for observing faint deep-sky objects?
A) Refractor
B) Spotting scope
C) Reflector
D) Binoculars
  • 20. What is a 'star party'?
A) A birthday party for stars
B) A constellation-themed dance
C) A party on a planet
D) A gathering of amateur astronomers
  • 21. What does 'seeing' refer to in stargazing terms?
A) Telescope power
B) Atmospheric stability
C) Light pollution levels
D) Constellation visibility
  • 22. What is sidereal time?
A) Time measured by the stars
B) Time measured by the sun
C) Time zones
D) Time measured by the moon
  • 23. What is the zodiacal light?
A) The light from zodiac constellations
B) Auroral display
C) Sunlight scattered by dust in the solar system
D) The light of distant galaxies
  • 24. Why is it useful to know the Moon's phase when stargazing?
A) Bright moonlight washes out faint objects
B) Moon phase determines the number of visible stars
C) Moon phase affects telescope magnification
D) Full moon protects your eyes from starlight
  • 25. What is 'dew' a problem for stargazers?
A) It attracts insects
B) It makes the ground slippery
C) It interferes with astrophotography
D) It can fog up telescope lenses
  • 26. How can you reduce dew formation on your telescope?
A) Store the telescope in a freezer
B) Use a dew shield
C) Spray water on the lens
D) Point the telescope downwards
  • 27. What is 'light trespass'?
A) Using a laser pointer to point at stars
B) Stealing a flashlight
C) Walking in front of a telescope
D) Light shining where it isn't needed
  • 28. Why should you avoid shining bright lights directly at others?
A) It warms them up
B) It ruins their dark adaptation
C) It makes the stars brighter for them
D) It attracts mosquitoes
  • 29. What kind of binoculars are good for starting out in astronomy?
A) 20x80
B) 50x500
C) 4x30
D) 7x50 or 10x50
  • 30. What is a good resource for finding local astronomy clubs?
A) Astronomical League website
B) Your local library catalog
C) National Geographic website
D) Weather Channel website
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