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THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 2512      2008 Dec 26 12.36UT
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. Which famous astronomer's remains were identified recently and in 
which author's book were the vital strands of hair found?
2. Which astronomer first noted that the brightest naked eye stars are 
not arranged symmetrically about the Galactic Plane and what is the name 
of the grouping later recognised?
3. Aside from GK Persei, which nova has been discovered in a planetary 
nebula?
4. In which year was 'Comet Wine' seen?
5. In which USA state and in which year did a meteorite fall through the 
roof of a woman's house?
6. Which moon was imaged in 2002 November using the NAOS/CONICA 
instrument and what was the purpose of this equipment?
7. Which nova was found in 1670 and by whom?
8) Which object was the target of photography by Brian Manning allowing 
the first asteroids to be found from England in 80 years?
9) Whose studies from the UK in 1913 of a new object in Perseus found it 
varying from 11.7-13.2 and what is its modern designation?
10) Who was the first to report a 'lunar city' with 'dark gigantic 
ramparts' and in which year?

The first all-correct entry received, as judged by the Editor whose 
decision is final, will receive a free year's subscription 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 2009 Jan 10.0UT then the 
highest scorer may be judged the winner or the deadline extended at the 
editor's discretion.

Guy M Hurst