Constellations (Grade 5-St. John)

Front

Who is known as the hunter among the constellations?

Back

Orion

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A group of visible stars that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.

Front

Does Ursa Minor mean 'Little Bear' in Latin?

Back

False, it means 'Little Bear' but is not commonly known as the Big Dipper.

Front

Which constellation contains the 'Big Dipper'?

Back

Ursa Major.

Front

Do people in the Northern Hemisphere see the same constellations as those in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

False.

Front

What is the Latin name for the constellation known as the Great Bear?

Back

Ursa Major.

Front

What is the name of the star that is the brightest in the constellation Orion?

Back

Betelgeuse.

Front

What shape does the constellation Cassiopeia resemble?

Back

A W or M shape.

Front

What is the significance of the North Star?

Back

It is used for navigation and is located in the constellation Ursa Minor.

Front

What are the two main types of constellations?

Back

Circumpolar and seasonal constellations.