Constellations 1

A constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.  

• planets
• stars
• patterns
• creatures

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Telescopes...

• magnify and focus light

• magnify star dust

• focus on light

• make planets explode

What tool do scientists use to study stars and planets?

• horoscope

• microscope

• telescope

• scoops

Were are observatories usually located? Why?

• Hilltops because you are closer to the planets

• Hilltops because it's away from the lights

• Dark rooms because it's away from the lights.

• Ms. Arias' house

ALL telescopes are located on Earth

• True. Where else would they be?

• False. Some telescopes are in outer space!

Why does the sun appear bigger than other stars?

• it's 10 times bigger than other stars

• It is brighter than other starts

• it's closer to us

• it is made of fire

stars are usually...

• All by themselves

• In groups of 50

• In groups or pairs

• friends with planets

What determines a star's color?

• The distance

• The size

• The heat

• The amount