Constellations

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What is a huge collection of dust, gas, and billions of stars that move together through the universe called?

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galaxy

Front

Which tool is NOT used by astronomers to study stars?

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barometer

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What is half of a sphere called?

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hemisphere

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Which constellation myth describes a hunter, the son of Poseidon, who was killed by a scorpion?

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Orion

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TRUE or FALSE: Stars in constellations are actually located very close to each other.

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FALSE

Front

What is the name of the imaginary lines that connect stars to form patterns in the sky?

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constellations

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What is the term for a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern?

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constellation

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What is the significance of the constellation Orion in mythology?

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Orion is a hunter who was killed by a scorpion.

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What is the difference between a galaxy and a constellation?

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A galaxy is a massive system of stars, gas, and dust, while a constellation is a pattern of stars as seen from Earth.

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What is the primary purpose of telescopes in astronomy?

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To observe distant celestial objects.