Stars and Constellations

How many constellations have been officially recognized?

The ___________ is the closest star to Earth.

• Sun

• Moon

• Sirius

____________ is the brightest star in the night sky.

• Sun

• Sirius

• Alpha Centauri

Luminosity describes a star's ________________.

• energy

• magnitude

• watts

Which constellation appears to have twins holding hands?

• Hercules

• Orion

• Gemini

Why has the Big Dipper been used for navigation?

• it points the right direction

• it points to the North Star

• it points home

Which constellation has a bow and arrow?

• Draco

• Hercules

• Casseopia

• Orion

About how long does it take for the Sun's light to reach Earth?

• 8 years

• 8 minutes

• 8 seconds

• 8 days

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What color are the stars with the coolest temperature?

• red

• yellow

• blue

• white

What is the name of the galaxy Earth is in?

• Solar System

• Milky Way

• Galaxy

• Nebula