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THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 2183      2005 Dec 26 16.00UT
Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16,Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise,  Basingstoke,
Hants, RG22 4PP,England.Telephone/FAX(01256)471074Int:+441256471074
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CHRISTMAS QUIZ
1. What is the name of the bright star meaning 'Proclamation of the Sea' 
and why were many sightings made during November 2005?

2. What is the importance of Conference Report S. 1281 approved by the 
American Senate during the last few days?

3. Who first reported the discovery of the Gegenschein and in which 
year?

4. Which constellation is sometimes referred to as Serpentarius?

5. With which two meteor streams might asteroid 2005 UD be linked?

6. Who wrote in TA of 'Illusions, Delusions and Variable Stars' based on 
his earlier talk about human error?

7. What is the special significance of SN 1998bw?

8. Can you provide the designations of three exo-planets detected by 
imaging?

9. Which planet has a satellite named 'Cupid'?

10.Who dismissed the concept proposed by Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin that 
hydrogen and helium were the most abundant elements in stars?

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 2006 Jan 10.0UT then the 
highest scorer will be judged the winner.

Guy M Hurst