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