Naked Eye Observations

Front

At any given time, how many stars can be seen by people with normal vision? Options: a few dozen, a few hundred, a few thousand, a few million

Back

a few thousand

Front

Of the objects you can see in the night sky, which are the most abundant? Options: the planets, the brightest stars, the medium brightness stars, the faintest stars

Back

the faintest stars

Front

Hipparchus' system of magnitudes had the brightest stars classified as _____

Back

1st magnitude

Front

What is the brightest star in the night sky?

Back

Sirius

Front

Which stars seem to have color? Options: the brightest stars, the hottest stars, the coolest stars, the faintest stars

Back

the brightest stars

Front

How many constellations are recognized officially by the International Astronomical Union?

Back

88

Front

Which prominent constellation was seen as a hunter with arms raised?

Back

Orion

Front

Which pattern of stars makes up the haunches and tail of Ursa Major, the Big Bear? Options: The Big Dipper, The Little Dipper, Ursa Minor, Pisces

Back

The Big Dipper

Front

What language was used to name the brightest stars, with names still used today? Options: Roman, Greek, Arabic, Latin

Back

Arabic

Front

The stars in any constellation are given Greek letters in order of their _____

Back

brightness