Science: Earth and Space - Flashcard 33

Front

Which constellation does the star Regulus belong to?

Back

Leo

Front

Which constellation does the star Arcturus belong to?

Back

Boötes

Front

Which constellation does the star Vega belong to?

Back

Lyra

Front

Which constellation does the star Sirius belong to?

Back

Canis Major

Front

Which constellation does the star Bellatrix belong to?

Back

Orion

Front

The imaginary band extending for about 8° on either side of the ecliptic is the __?__

Back

Zodiac

Front

While stargazing, David noticed a circle halfway between the celestial poles. What is this circle called?

Back

Celestial Equator

Front

Oliver is observing the night sky from his backyard. He notices a star that is always above the horizon, no matter the time of night. This star is __?__ at his location.

Back

Circumpolar

Front

What is the asterism formed by the constellations Pegasus and Andromeda called?

Back

Great Square

Front

While stargazing, Charlotte pointed to a constellation and asked, "What is this constellation called?"

Back

Cepheus