Constellation Quiz

Which of the following constellations is known as the "Hunter"?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Leo

• Scorpius

What is the name of the bright star in the constellation Lyra?

• Vega

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris

Which constellation contains the Big Dipper?

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Cassiopeia

• Aquarius

The constellation Andromeda is named after a figure from which mythology?

• Greek

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Norse

Which constellation is also known as the "Southern Cross"?

• Centaurus

• Crux

• Scorpius

• Sagittarius

In which hemisphere is the constellation of Orion most visible during the winter months?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Both hemispheres

• Neither hemisphere

Which constellation is home to the star Alpha Centauri, the closest star system to Earth?

• Centaurus

• Orion

• Canis Major

• Leo

What shape does the constellation Taurus resemble?

• A hunter

• A bear

• A bull

• A scorpion

Which of the following constellations is associated with the zodiac?

• Aquarius

• Centaurus

• Draco

• Pegasus

Which of the following stars is part of the constellation Ursa Major?

• Proxima Centauri

• Altair

• Alkaid

• Aldebaran