Q1. What color is the star Arcturus described as in the text? ⭐
- Red
- Yellow
- Blue
- White
Answer: Red
Q2. During their voyage, what celestial phenomenon did the crew observe that Professor Gazen identified as an 'anthelia,' resembling rainbow rings? 🌈
- The Ring Nebula
- A double star in Cygnus
- Colored circles fringing the car's shadow
- The ashen light on Venus
Answer: Colored circles fringing the car's shadow
Q3. Which of the following statements accurately describes observations made by the crew regarding celestial bodies and optical effects during their journey? 🔭
- Capella was observed as a red star, and the sun appeared golden with an ashen light near Mercury.
- Sirius was noted as a brilliant white or bluish double star, and the sun took on a bluish tinge at a great altitude near Mercury.
- The Ring Nebula in Lyra was described as a cloud of silver light, and the Devil Nebula as a golden hoop with diamond dust inside.
- Arcturus was seen as a yellow star, and rainbow-like circles were observed around the sun near Venus.
Answer: Sirius was noted as a brilliant white or bluish double star, and the sun took on a bluish tinge at a great altitude near Mercury.

Starlight and illusions: how well do you recall the voyage star colors, double stars, nebulae, and sky effects?

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