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THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 2406      2007 Dec 26 13.08UT
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      Backup: gmh@wdcc1.bnsc.rl.ac.uk
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CHRISTMAS QUIZ
1. Which object accounted for a large number of sightings received at 
TAHQ on Dec 11 of a possible new naked eye comet?

2. The discovery of which famous object was confirmed by Mr. Kidd and 
Mr. Bartlett? From where did they see it?

3. Who was born on Christmas Day of 1642?

4. In which types of objects are blue stragglers observed and what are 
their characteristics?

5. Within which ring and of which planet does the Encke gap reside?

6. Which unusual object was discovered by Jacobus Kapteyn in 1897 and 
what famous properties did it possess?

7. Which object was excommunicated as an 'agent of the Devil'? In which 
year and by whom?

8) Who appealed in TA that contributors should avoid unnecessary waffle 
in routine descriptions of planets and variables?

9) Which two astronomical objects are both referred to as 'The Seven 
Sisters'?

10) Which object approached within 7 million km of Halley's comet on 
1986 March 11 and which nation launched it?

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 2008 Jan 10.0UT then the 
highest scorer will be judged the winner.

Guy M Hurst