SF Signal: Do You Know Astronomy Or Are You Just A SF Geek?

Do You Know Astronomy Or Are You Just A SF Geek?

Find out by taking OKCupid! The General Astronomy Test. 20 questions, no waiting. Score poorly and be labled a SF geek by the rest of us.

Me? Glad you asked:

You scored 4 of 5 background knowledge, 6 of 8 solar system, 5 of 6 stars, and 5 of 5 galaxies!

That's it! Thanks for taking the test and please take a moment to rate
it. This test samples your knowledge of contemporary topics in
astronomy. It is by no means comprehensive. If you did well on it,
you're pretty well versed in astronomical knowledge. If you didn't do
so well, but would like to know more, your local university may have a
course in astronomy just for you! A complete answer key is available at
http://www.livejournal.com/users/wcg/198998.html
Keep looking up!
BillG

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 99% on background
You scored higher than 99% on solar system
You scored higher than 99% on stars
You scored higher than 99% on galaxies

Link: The General Astronomy Test written by BillG on Ok Cupid

"You scored 2 of 5 background knowledge, 1 of 8 solar system, 3 of 6 stars, and 2 of 5 galaxies!"

i'm astronomically-challenged; but did someone say "free dating service?"

Posted by Peter on Wednesday April 13, 2005 at 2:51 PM

Ok...so I'm not so hot on the astronomy section

You scored 5 of 5 background knowledge, 4 of 8 solar system, 3 of 6 stars, and 2 of 5 galaxies!

You scored higher than 99% on background

You scored higher than 66% on solar system

You scored higher than 66% on stars

You scored higher than 0% on galaxies

on the questions on the same site regarding booze however...I scored substantially higher..

You scored higher than 71% on proof

You scored higher than 98% on beer index

You scored higher than 85% on wine index

You scored higher than 91% on liquor index

Bacardi 151
Congratulations! You're 137 proof, with specific scores in beer (140) , wine (83), and liquor (104).
All right. No more messing around. Your knowledge of alcohol is so high that you have drinking and getting plastered down to a science. Sure, you could get wasted drinking beer, but who needs all those trips to the bathroom? You head straight for the bar and pick up that which is most efficient.

Posted by Doug on Thursday April 14, 2005 at 2:20 PM

For all you astronomy losers, check out Slacker Astronomy's podcast to catch up on all the cool astronomy stuff you're missing.

HT to Tee Morris at The Dragon Page for the link!

Posted by JP on Friday April 15, 2005 at 3:01 PM