Astronomy: History and Constellations

The name of the "North Star."

• Polaris
• Sun
• Cassiopeia 
• Cygnus 

The point directly above the observer.

• zenith
• horizon
• constellation
• circumpolar

Where the sky and the Earth appear to meet.

• zenith
• horizon
• constellation
• circumpolar

A group of stars that form recognizable star patterns as seen from Earth.

• zenith
• horizon
• constellation
• circumpolar

Constellations that move around Polaris that can be seen year-round.

• zenith
• horizon
• constellation
• circumpolar

Why do the stars appear to move?

• The Earth's rotation.
• The stars are moving around the Earth.
• NASA moves the stars.
• The constellations are alive. Look out for the Big Bear!

Name this constellation.

• Orion

• Cassiopeia

• Cygnus

• Scorpius

Name this constellation.

• Orion

• Cassiopeia

• Cygnus

• Scorpius

Name this constellation.

• Orion
• Cassiopeia
• Cygnus
• Scorpius 

Name this constellation.

• Orion
• Cassiopeia
• Cygnus
• Scorpius