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THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 1482      1999 Dec 26 13.33UT
Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16,Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise,  Basingstoke,
Hants, RG22 4PP,England.Telephone/FAX(01256)471074Int:+441256471074
INTERNET: GUY@TAHQ.DEMON.CO.UK             GMH at AST.STAR.RL.AC.UK
WORLD WIDE WEB                    http://www.demon.co.uk/astronomer
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CHRISTMAS QUIZ

1) Who was the discoverer of 2060 Chiron?

2) George Alcock found two comets in 1959. Who made the previous
British discovery of a comet and in which year?

3) Supernova searchers regularly use the 'Deep Space CCD Atlas'
as a reference for master images. Who is the author?

4) What does the term 'cislunar' mean?

5) In which year will Polaris lie closest to the exact pole?

6) Who discovered the nova CK Vul and in which year was it found?

7) Which was the first comet to be discovered during a total
eclipse of the Sun?

8) In which galaxy did a magnitude 8 supernova occur in 1937?

9) Which planet has a moon called 'Larissa'?

10) What is the maximum number of solar eclipses in any one year?

The first all-correct entry received, as judged by the Editor
whose decision is final, will receive a free year's sub to TA or
an extension of an existing sub by 12 months. Alternatively
you may donate a year's sub to someone currently not a subscriber.

This competition is open to TA subscribers and also
any non-subscribers.

If there is no all-correct entry received by 2000 Jan 1.0UT then
the highest scorer will be judged the winner.

Guy M Hurst