Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Indian Institute of Astrophysics

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 The Indian Institute of Astrophysics traces its origins back to an observatory set up in 1786. Where was it set up first?

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Established on April 1, 1899 by the British, this Indian observatory has one of the longest continuous daily records of the Sun. Name it.

• Hanle Observatory
• Kodaikanal Observatory
• Vainu Bappu Observatory, Kavalur
• Gauribidanur Observatory

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Observations made by Madras Observatory astronomers led to the discovery of an element in 1868. Name it.

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Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers recently discovered a star that feeds off its companion star. Name the type of the star.

•  Vampire star
• Predator star
• Parasite star
• Shark star

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Recently, the International Astronomical Union named an asteroid after an Indian Institute of Astrophysics scientist. Who is he?

• Prof. Jayant Murthy
• Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam
• Prof. Dipankar Banerjee
• Prof. Ram Sagar