Constellations

Front

A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky when viewed from earth is called a _____________.

Back

constellation

Front

Half of a sphere is also called a _____________.

Back

hemisphere

Front

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

Back

Orion

Front

How many zodiac constellations are there?

Back

12

Front

The Big Dipper is located in which constellation?

Back

Ursa Major

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the sky into the northern and southern hemispheres?

Back

celestial equator

Front

What are the names of the two main types of constellations?

Back

circumpolar and seasonal constellations

Front

What is the purpose of constellations in navigation?

Back

They help sailors and travelers find their way by using the stars as reference points.

Front

What is the difference between a constellation and an asterism?

Back

A constellation is a recognized pattern of stars, while an asterism is a smaller, recognizable pattern within a constellation.

Front

What is the significance of the zodiac constellations?

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They are used in astrology to predict personality traits and events based on the position of the stars at the time of a person's birth.