Constellations

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How many named constellations are there?

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There are 88 named constellations.

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What direction can the star Polaris help you find?

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Polaris can help you find north.

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Which constellation is associated with a hunter who was the son of Poseidon?

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The constellation is Orion.

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What is the name of the belt of space around Earth where twelve well-known groups of constellations lie?

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The belt is called the zodiac.

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TRUE or FALSE: People living in the northern and southern hemispheres see the same constellations.

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FALSE.

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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What is the significance of the zodiac in astronomy?

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The zodiac is significant because it represents the twelve constellations that the sun appears to pass through over the course of a year.

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Name one constellation that is visible in the northern hemisphere.

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One example is Ursa Major.

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What is the difference between a constellation and an asterism?

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A constellation is a recognized area of the sky, while an asterism is a pattern of stars that may be part of one or more constellations.

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How do constellations change with seasons?

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Constellations change with seasons due to the Earth's orbit around the sun, which alters the night sky's visible stars.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1