Astronomy Vocabulary

Front

What is the constellation known as 'the hunter' that is seen in the winter in the Northern hemisphere?

Back

Orion

Front

Which planets have zero, one, or two moons?

Back

Inner planets

Front

What is the constellation known as 'the great bear' that is visible almost all year in the Northern hemisphere and contains the 'big dipper'?

Back

Ursa Major

Front

What are star patterns that appear to move across the sky as Earth revolves around the sun?

Back

Constellations

Front

Which planets are known as the outer planets?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Front

What is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky?

Back

Constellation

Front

What are the planets closest to the sun called?

Back

Inner planets

Front

What is the name of the large group of stars that includes the 'big dipper'?

Back

Ursa Major

Front

What do we call the visible patterns of stars that have been named and recognized by cultures?

Back

Constellations

Front

Which planets are known for having many moons?

Back

Outer planets