Astronomy Tools

This tool shows the cardinal directions 

• astrolabe
• compass
• sextant
• telescope

This navigational tool measure the height of the horizon to an object in space to help explorers plot their location. 

• astrolabe
• compass
• sextant
• telescope

This tool is used by astronomers to make faint, faraway objects appear brighter and closer. 

• astrolabe
• compass
• sextant
• telescope

This navigational tool measure the height of the horizon to an object in space to help explorers plot their location. 

• astrolabe
• compass
• sextant
• telescope

A tool used by astronomers to see faraway objects 

• astrolabe
• telescope
• sextant
• compass

The tool in the picture was used by explorers to determine latitude based on the horizon and the position of the stars.

• sextant
• compass
• telescope
• astrolabe

What is the name of the tool that shows cardinal and intermediate directions?

• line of longitude

• compass rose

• map

• key

True or False? The four cardinal directions include

Northeast.

• True

• False

An instrument that helps sailors find their latitude is a(n):

• Compass
• Astrolabe
• Caravel
• Lateen

How many planets are in the solar system?

• 10
• 8
• 9
• 7