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THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 1594      2000 Dec 26 15.40UT
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
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CHRISTMAS QUIZ

1. Which King granted funds for Tycho to build a major observatory
for Denmark and what was the name of the island made available?

2. Name the comet which is the first known case of the Earth
passing through a tail. In which year did this occur?

3. Which was the first issue of 'The Astronomer' in which
observations by the late George Alcock appeared?

4. Who discovered Nova Vulpeculae 1968 No 2, now catalogued as
LU Vul?

5. Which asteroid was the first to be discovered photographically?
Who was the discoverer?

6. What is the name of the daily newspaper produced during the
IAU General Assembly, most recently in Manchester (Aug 2000).

7. What is the name assigned to asteroid (15000)?

8. What is 'Themis'?

9. Who discovered the variable star R Scuti and in which year?

10. On 2000 October 13, the RAS presented their Millenium Award.
Can you give the full names of the recipient?

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.

Guy M Hurst