Constellations

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The constellation Ursa Major is also known as...

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The Big Dipper

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What is Scorpius?

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A prominent constellation in the southern sky, representing a scorpion.

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Stars like the sun appear to move across the sky due to Earth _________________ on its axis.

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Rotating

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What is an imaginary line an object turns on?

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Axis

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Stars seem to move across the sky because...

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the Earth is spinning.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

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What is the North Star also known as?

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Polaris.

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What is the Milky Way?

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A galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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

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What is the significance of the constellation Orion?

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It is one of the most recognizable constellations and is associated with mythology.