August 2023 Astro Trivia Quiz
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August 2023 Astro Trivia Quiz
The August 2023 quiz is now available for you to play.
A few points:-
1. Remember, don't post spoilers here so that others can attempt the quiz with fresh eyes.
2. A few questions requiring some working out, so I've set the time limit of up to 20 minutes to attempt this quiz.
3. Scoring is ranked first by score then by how quickly you attained that score. So even if you get 9/10 in 2 minutes, someone who gets 10/10 in 18 minutes will rank higher. But someone who gets 10/10 in a shorter time will rank higher again.
4. If the time expires, your score is based only on questions answered in the allowed time period.
5. You may attempt the quiz twice, however your first attempt will be the only one that counts in rankings.
Here's the link:-
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Enjoy.
Joe
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Re: August 2023 Astro Trivia Quiz
Yeah, I'll take that.
That was a lot tougher than last month Joe! Good quiz!
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Thanks Graeme,Graeme1858 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:07 pm GRAEME1858 (70.00%, COMPLETED IN 8 MINUTES) - 01 AUG 2023 17:02
Yeah, I'll take that.
That was a lot tougher than last month Joe! Good quiz!
Graeme
Yes. This quiz probably took me many hours to set. I did it gradually over several weeks so it's hard to keep track. As I'm reading during the month, I'll read something and put together a question based on that or it will give me an idea to research a question. The last one took 10 mins all in one quick session and all questions came straight out of my head. Of course, I learn a lot in the process of setting the questions. 7 attempts so far for this quiz. Average score is 50% so 70% is a good score and equal highest % and second quickest time so far.
Cheers
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Scopes: ATM 18" Dob, Vixen VC200L, ATM 6"f7, Stellarvue 102ED, Saxon ED80, WO M70 ED, Orion 102 Maksutov, ST80.
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Re: August 2023 Astro Trivia Quiz
Didn't try to do any of the calculations, so guessed those (consistently incorrectly - never rely on me for an intuitive response being both quick and correct)
Managed 70% in 3 minutes though, so relatively happy.
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Keep em coming,
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Hi Michael,
50% is the average so far for this more difficult quiz. You're right on par score!
Joe
Amateur astronomer since 1978...................Web site : http://joe-cali.com/
Scopes: ATM 18" Dob, Vixen VC200L, ATM 6"f7, Stellarvue 102ED, Saxon ED80, WO M70 ED, Orion 102 Maksutov, ST80.
Mounts: Takahashi EM-200, iOptron iEQ45, Push dobsonian with Nexus DSC, three homemade EQ's.
Eyepieces: TV Naglers 31, 17, 12, 7; Denkmeier D21 & D14; Pentax XW10, XW5, Unitron 40mm Kellner, Meade Or 25,12
Cameras : Pentax K1, K5, K01, K10D / VIDEO CAMS : TacosBD, Lihmsec.
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I need to go to Vegas again!
Thanks, Joe. Next time I'll book an appointment!
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Re: August 2023 Astro Trivia Quiz High Scores
High scorers in order:
JAYTEE (90.00%, COMPLETED IN 13 MINUTES) - SUN AUG 06, 2023 7:00 AM
SDBODIN (80.00%, COMPLETED IN 4 MINUTES) - SAT AUG 05, 2023 8:34 AM
GFAMILY (70.00%, COMPLETED IN 3 MINUTES) - WED AUG 02, 2023 9:32 PM
PIXELSAURUS (70.00%, COMPLETED IN 6 MINUTES) - WED AUG 02, 2023 6:23 AM
GRAEME1858 (70.00%, COMPLETED IN 8 MINUTES) - WED AUG 02, 2023 2:02 AM
Greg timed out having only gained a 20% score, then finished the quiz outside the 20 minuite time limit and scored 100%
ASTROBEE (20.00%, COMPLETED IN 20 MINUTES) - TUE AUG 01, 2023 3:02 PM
ASTROBEE (100.00%, COMPLETED OUTSIDE 20 MINUTES) - TUE AUG 01, 2023 3:02 PM
Looks like he got called away. With the time limits on these quizzes, it's important that you have the time to complete the quiz when you start.
Cheers
Joe
Amateur astronomer since 1978...................Web site : http://joe-cali.com/
Scopes: ATM 18" Dob, Vixen VC200L, ATM 6"f7, Stellarvue 102ED, Saxon ED80, WO M70 ED, Orion 102 Maksutov, ST80.
Mounts: Takahashi EM-200, iOptron iEQ45, Push dobsonian with Nexus DSC, three homemade EQ's.
Eyepieces: TV Naglers 31, 17, 12, 7; Denkmeier D21 & D14; Pentax XW10, XW5, Unitron 40mm Kellner, Meade Or 25,12
Cameras : Pentax K1, K5, K01, K10D / VIDEO CAMS : TacosBD, Lihmsec.
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Thank you Joe, the dedication needed to give us these quizzes is really appreciated.
∞ AP Scopes: #1: TPO 6" f/9 RC #2: ES 102 f/7 APO #3: ES 80mm f/6 APO
∞ G&G Scopes: #1: Meade 102mm f/7.8 #2: Bresser 102mm f/4.5
∞ Guide Scopes: 70 & 80mm fracs -- The El Cheapo Bros.
∞ Mounts: iOptron CEM70AG, SW EQ6R, Celestron AVX, SLT & GT (Alt-Az), Meade DS2000
∞ Cameras: #1: ZWO ASI294MC Pro #2: 662MC #3: 120MC, Canon T3i, Orion SSAG, WYZE Cam3
∞ Binos: 10X50,11X70,15X70, 25X100 ∞ AP Gear: ZWO EAF and mini EFW and the Optolong L-eXteme filter
∞ EPs: ES 2": 21mm 100° & 30mm 82° Pentax XW: 7, 10, 14, & 20mm 70°
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