Evaluation

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What is the W-shaped constellation visible in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Cassiopeia

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Which constellation is shaped like a dragon?

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Draco

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What is the twenty-seventh largest constellation in the northern sky?

Back

Cepheus

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What constellation is composed of seven bright stars known as the Big Dipper?

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Ursa Major

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What is the name of the constellation known as the Little Dipper?

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Ursa Minor

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What are constellations?

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Groups of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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

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88 constellations.

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What is the purpose of constellations in navigation?

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They help sailors and travelers determine their location and direction.

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What is the significance of the North Star (Polaris) in navigation?

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It indicates true north and is part of the Ursa Minor constellation.

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What is an asterism?

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A recognizable pattern of stars that is not an official constellation.