Characteristics of Stars & Constellation Quiz

Which statement is correct about the color of stars?

• Blue stars are much cooler than red stars.

• Green stars are the coolest.

• Yellow stars are the hottest.

• Red stars are much cooler than blue stars.

How many stars can a person see on average in our galaxy?

• 300

• 3,000

• 30,000

• 300,000

What is the color of our sun?

• Blue

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

What is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor?

• Polaris

• Betelgeuse

• Rigel

• Sirius

What is the real brightness of a star irrespective of its distance from Earth called?

• Relative brightness

• Luminosity

• Apparent magnitude

• Absolute magnitude

How do astronomers determine the masses of stars?

• By counting the number of planets around them

• By measuring their brightness

• By using indirect methods

• By touching them directly

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What is a constellation?

• A group of bright stars forming a pattern

• A group of planets

• A type of comet

• A type of galaxy

How many constellations are recognized by astronomers within the celestial sphere?

• 88

• 120

• 48

• 100

What is the North star also known as?

• Sirius

• Rigel

• Polaris

• Betelgeuse

What is the purpose of using Polaris in navigation?

• To determine longitude

• To find buried treasure

• To find latitude

• To predict the weather