constellations

Constellations

Fill in the Blank

A constellations is a group of visible stars that form a _________________ when viewed from Earth.

Multiple Select

The stars we see in each constellation appear to be close to each other in the but actually may be great distances apart in space.

• True

• False

Poll

Which constellation do you like the best?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• As the Earth rotates on its axis, the constellations and stars in them appear to move across the sky. 

•  They do not move in space but appear to move because the Earth is moving. 

Multiple Choice

At the equator, the stars move in a straight line across the sky. They rise in the ___________ and set in the west.

• east

• north

• south

Multiple Choice

During what season can people in the Northern Hemisphere see Orion in the night sky?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

Multiple Choice

During what season can the people of the Northern Hemisphere easily see Ursa Major?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

Open Ended

What causes the people of the Northern Hemisphere to be able to see Ursa Minor year round?