Constellations

Constellations

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?