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Q: IC 1101 is a ______.
  • A. Satellite
  • B. Milky Way
  • C. Asteroid
  • D. Supernova
Correct Answer: Option B - IC 1101 is a supergiant elliptical galaxy (milky way) located in the constellation Virgo. • It is a supergiant elliptical galaxy at the centre of the Abell 2029 galaxy cluster and is one of the largest known galaxies. • It was discovered by the German-born British astronomer William Herschel on June 19, 1790.
B. IC 1101 is a supergiant elliptical galaxy (milky way) located in the constellation Virgo. • It is a supergiant elliptical galaxy at the centre of the Abell 2029 galaxy cluster and is one of the largest known galaxies. • It was discovered by the German-born British astronomer William Herschel on June 19, 1790.

Explanations:

IC 1101 is a supergiant elliptical galaxy (milky way) located in the constellation Virgo. • It is a supergiant elliptical galaxy at the centre of the Abell 2029 galaxy cluster and is one of the largest known galaxies. • It was discovered by the German-born British astronomer William Herschel on June 19, 1790.