Constellations

Front

What are the units for right ascension?

Back

Hours

Front

What units are used to measure declination?

Back

Degrees

Front

How many constellations is the sky divided into?

Back

88

Front

Which star is the brightest in the constellation Orion?

Back

Rigel

Front

Which of the following constellations is NOT found in the winter triangle?

Back

Orion

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

Front

What is the significance of Polaris in astronomy?

Back

Polaris is known as the North Star and is used for navigation.

Front

What is the difference between right ascension and declination?

Back

Right ascension measures east-west position, while declination measures north-south position.

Front

Name one constellation that is part of the summer triangle.

Back

Lyra, Cygnus, or Aquila.

Front

What is the celestial sphere?

Back

An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth, onto which all celestial bodies are projected.