Astronomy: The Celestial Sphere

Astronomy: The Celestial Sphere

by Jessica Iseman

Multiple Choice

Which distance is the longest?

• astronomical unit

• Light year

Multiple Choice

What is the name of our galaxy?

• Andromeda

• Virgo Supercluster

• Milky Way

• M31

Open Ended

Why isn't the Milky Way fully visible from the surface of the Earth?

Open Ended

What did you find the most surprising about the cosmic calendar?

Open Ended

What is the horizon?

Multiple Choice

Which point is directly opposite the zenith?

• nadir

• Horizon

• North Pole

• South pole

Multiple Choice

What is the highest point in the sky above your head? 

• zenith

• nadir

• horizon

Multiple Select

What point to stars in the sky appear to rotate around?

• North pole

• North Celestial Pole

• South Pole

• South Celestial Pole

Multiple Choice

The stars we see at night in the sky are the same all over the planet. True or False?

• True

• False

Open Ended

Describe precession in your own words.