Constellations

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars that create an image.

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How many constellations are there that we know about?

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88.

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Who first recognized the constellations?

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Greeks.

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What is a seasonal constellation?

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A constellation that can only be seen during certain seasons (part of the year).

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The sun is a constellation. True or False?

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False.

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What are stars?

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Bright points of light in the sky that are made of hot gases.

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Can you name a famous constellation?

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Orion.

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What do constellations help us do?

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They help us find our way in the night sky.

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What shape does the constellation Ursa Major make?

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A big bear.

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What is the North Star?

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A star that is part of the constellation Ursa Minor and is used for navigation.