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Astronomy (Geeky Round)

One

What colour is Pluto?
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Pink.
Really. And it has a heart on it.

Two

Uranus. William Herschell, the astronomer, was trying to win favour from King George III.
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Gangrene in his leg.

Three

Which planet's orbit helped usher in the adoption of the general theory of relativity?
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Mercury

Four

Which was the first black hole to be imaged from Earth?
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Messier 87

Five

What is the second closest star to Earth?
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Proxima Centauri, aka Alpha Centauri C, approximately 4.22 light years away.

Six

Which asteroid, the largest in the asteroid belt, used to be considered a planet?
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Ceres

Seven

What astronomical bodies are assigned "LGM" catalog numbers?
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Pulsars, which are rapidly rotating neutron stars. At first, the natural radio pulses were thought to be artificial, and the "LGM designation came about because the astronomers wondered if they were seeing "little green men".

Eight

When a sufficiently large star runs out of hydrogen to power its fusion, it becomes a red giant and fuses which element instead?
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Hydrogen

Nine

Which star, also known as the North Star, is particularly useful in navigation?
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Polaris

Ten

Which astronomical body is formed of a thick, hard crust containing a single, massive atomic nucleus?
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A neutron star. Said nucleus has no protons, and is a degenerate neutron gas.

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Dorky Geeky Nerdy is a fun, fast-paced trivia podcast for fans of pop culture, science, movies, history, and more. Each weekly episode features 30 themed trivia questions in three rounds: Dorky (easy), Geeky (medium), and Nerdy (hard). Hosted by audiobook narrator, Brian Rollins, it’s perfect for trivia lovers, families, classrooms, and game nights. Whether you’re into Star Wars, classic literature, or U.S. presidents, there’s a topic for everyone. Boost your brainpower and enjoy new episodes every Wednesday!

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