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Which galaxy cluster provided evidence for dark matter through the Bullet Cluster?
Which galaxy cluster provided evidence for dark matter through the Bullet Cluster?
- Virgo Cluster
- Perseus Cluster (correct)
- Coma Cluster
- Fornax Cluster
What is the term for a galaxy lacking a distinct structure with a mix of old and young stars?
What is the term for a galaxy lacking a distinct structure with a mix of old and young stars?
- Lenticular Galaxy
- Spiral Galaxy
- Irregular Galaxy (correct)
- Elliptical Galaxy
In which galaxy was the first evidence of gravitational lensing observed?
In which galaxy was the first evidence of gravitational lensing observed?
- Milky Way
- Hubble Ultra-Deep Field Galaxy (correct)
- Centaurus A
- Andromeda Galaxy
Which galaxy is home to the Tarantula Nebula, one of the largest star-forming regions?
Which galaxy is home to the Tarantula Nebula, one of the largest star-forming regions?
What is the approximate age of the universe's oldest known galaxies?
What is the approximate age of the universe's oldest known galaxies?
What is the largest satellite galaxy of the Milky Way?
What is the largest satellite galaxy of the Milky Way?
In which galaxy was the first evidence of dark matter observed?
In which galaxy was the first evidence of dark matter observed?
Study Notes
Galaxy Clusters and Dark Matter
- The Bullet Cluster provided evidence for dark matter.
Galaxy Morphology
- Irregular galaxies lack a distinct structure and have a mix of old and young stars.
Gravitational Lensing
- The first evidence of gravitational lensing was observed in Einstein's Cross.
Star-Forming Regions
- The Tarantula Nebula, one of the largest star-forming regions, is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
Age of Galaxies
- The oldest known galaxies in the universe are approximately 13 billion years old.
Milky Way Satellites
- The Large Magellanic Cloud is the largest satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
Dark Matter Detection
- The first evidence of dark matter was observed in the Coma galaxy cluster.
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Description
Test your knowledge about galaxies with this quiz! From the nearest galaxy to the Milky Way to the largest known galaxy by volume, explore various facts about the vast universe of galaxies.
