Quiz on Stars and Constellations

Are constellations natural groupings?

• Yes, they are natural

• No, they are human inventions

• Yes, they are formed by gravity

• No, they are random

Which constellation is known for its ladle shape?

• Orion

• Little Dipper

• Big Dipper

• Cassiopeia

Which star was historically used for navigation due to its fixed position in the sky?

• Thuban

• Polaris

• Dubhe

• Merak

Which constellation is part of Ursa Minor?

• Orion

• Little Dipper

• Big Dipper

• Cassiopeia

In which hemisphere do circumpolar stars never set below the horizon?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

Which star appears the birghtest to us on Earth?

• Polaris, because it is the North star

• Betelgeuse, because it is a supergiant

• Sun, because it is closest

• Sun, because it is the biggest

What is the primary motion depicted in the diagram?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Translation

• Oscillation

Which spectral class represents the hottest stars?

• M

• G

• O

• K

What is the color of an A-class star?

• Red

• Blue

• White

• Yellow

What is the color of a B-class star?

• Blue-White

• Red

• Yellow

• White