Constellations Quiz

What is a constellation?

• A type of cloud formation

• A type of galaxy

• A group of stars that form a distinct pattern

• A group of planets

How many 'official' constellations are there that astronomers use to map out the sky?

• 50

• 75

• 88

• 100

What cultural function did constellations historically serve as for seafaring peoples?

• As a calendar

• As a way of navigation

• As a symbol of protection

• As a way of preserving stories

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In Navajo culture, what is Betelgeuse known as?

• Brightest Star

• Investigator

• Large Dog

• First Slender One

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What does the constellation Canis Major represent?

• A large dog

• A bow-and-arrow-wielding figure

• A legendary war

• A warrior

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