Constellations

Front

Constellations often originate from ancient stories about gods, heroes, and events called ___________.

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myths

Front

Huge glowing balls of gases made up of mostly hydrogen and helium are called ____________.

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stars

Front

Who were the first ancient group of people to first describe constellations?

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Greek

Front

TRUE or FALSE. Constellations that are only seen for a part of the year are called seasonal constellations.

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TRUE

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

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FALSE

Front

What is a constellation?

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A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

Front

Name one example of a constellation.

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Orion, Ursa Major, or Cassiopeia.

Front

What is the purpose of constellations in navigation?

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

Front

What are the two main types of constellations?

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Circumpolar constellations and seasonal constellations.

Front

What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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Stars produce their own light, while planets reflect the light of stars.