Crash Course Constellations 2

What are constellations?

• Comets passing by Earth

• Planets visible from Earth

• Single stars that are very bright

• Clusters of stars that form a pattern

Can all constellations be seen from anywhere on Earth?

• Only during specific seasons

• No, it depends on your location on Earth

• Yes, all constellations can be seen from anywhere

• Only with a telescope

Which constellation is known as the 'Great Bear'?

• Ursa Major

• Pegasus

• Draco

• Orion

Why is Ursa Major not visible in the Southern Hemisphere?

• It's only visible during the day

• Because it's too small

• Due to light pollution

• The Earth's round shape and tilt

What is the smallest constellation mentioned?

• Orion

• Crux

• Hercules

• Leo

Why can constellations be seen at different times of the year?

• Because of the Earth's rotation on its axis

• Due to the Earth's revolution around the Sun

• The stars move closer to Earth

• Because of changes in the weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What affects the visibility of constellations besides location?

• The time of day

• The season

• The moon's phases

• Satellite positions

Who can see all the constellations over the course of a year?

• People living near the Equator

• People living at the North Pole

• People in the Northern Hemisphere

• People in the Southern Hemisphere

What is the 'Southern Cross' also known as?

• Cassiopeia

• Crux

• Draco

• Orion

How do constellations appear to move across the night sky?

• They don't move; it's an illusion

• Because of the moon's orbit

• Due to the Earth's motion

• The constellations themselves move