Flashcard: Constellations

Front

How many constellations are officially recognized?

Back

88

Front

As the Earth rotates and revolves you'll see all the constellations over the course of _____

Back

a year

Front

How many constellations make up the original historic Zodiac?

Back

12

Front

On any given clear night, how many stars can you see without a telescope?

Back

about two thousand stars

Front

The region above the equator is called _____

Back

the Northern Hemisphere

Front

Where on Earth can you see all the constellations over the course of a year?

Back

near the equator

Front

As the Earth rotates on its axis, which part of the planet has the best view of the stars?

Back

the part facing away from the Sun

Front

Which group of highly visible constellations form a belt-like shape around the Earth?

Back

the Zodiac constellations

Front

Earth rotates on its axis, making a complete turn in _____

Back

one day

Front

A cluster of stars in the sky that are grouped together in a particular pattern is called _____

Back

a constellation