Asterisms - Summer Triangle

Which 3 stars make up the summer triangle?

• Altair

• Polaris

• Vega

• Daneb

• Kocheb

Choose the correct answer

• The Summer Triangle is a constellation

• The Summer Triangle is an asterism

Choose the correct answer about the summer triangle

• The triangle is an isosceles triangle

• The triangle is an equilateral triangle

• The triangle is a right triangle

Two sides of the triangle are each about 20 degrees of the sky. This can be imagined by holding your hands up to the sky like this:

• Two fists side by side

• One fist length

• A "Y" symbol (from sign language)

• Three finger widths

• Hook 'em horns symbol

In order to see the triangle the way pictured, which way should your feet point if you lay on the ground

• Point your feet North

• Point your feet South

• Point your feet West

• Point your feet East

Which star in the Summer Triangle is the farthest?

• Daneb

• Vega

• Altair

Which star in the Summer Triangle is the closest?

• Daneb

• Vega

• Altair

Which star in the Summer Triangle is the brightest?

• Daneb

• Vega

• Altair

Which star in the Summer Triangle is the faintest?

• Daneb

• Vega

• Altair

Choose the correct answer about the 3 stars in the Summer Triangle

• Altair is the closest star and the brightest star

• Altair is the closest star, but Vega is the brightest star

• Vega is the closest star and the brightest star

• Vega is the closest star, but Altair is the brightest star