Constellations Flashcard - M

Front

What is the name of the brightest star in the night sky?

Back

Sirius

Front

Which constellation is the star Arcturus part of?

Back

Bootes

Front

How many constellations are there?

Back

88

Front

Do people in the Northern Hemisphere see all of the same constellations as the people in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

False

Front

Which constellation contains the star Spica?

Back

Virgo

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

Front

What is the significance of the North Star?

Back

It is used for navigation as it remains nearly stationary in the sky.

Front

What are the two main celestial hemispheres?

Back

Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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Stars produce their own light; planets reflect light from stars.

Front

What is the purpose of constellations in ancient cultures?

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They were used for navigation, storytelling, and marking seasons.