Constellation

TRUE or FALSE.  Constellations that are only seen for a part of the year are called seasonal constellations.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How many named constellations are there?

• 80

• 84

• 88

• 92

Who were the first ancient group of people to first describe constellations?

• French

• Greek

• British

• Chinese

Which is NOT an example of how constellations were helpful to people throughout history?

• Helped keep track of the calendar

• Helped provide heat during the winter months

• Helped with navigation

• Helped farmers know when to plant and harvest crops

Which constellation myth describes a hunter, who was the son of Poseidon, and was killed by a scorpion for punishment?

• Hercules

• Pegasus

• Draco

• Orion

What is the largest constellation by area?

• Ursa Major

• Draco

• Hydra

• Cygnus

TRUE or FALSE.  People living in the northern and southern hemispheres see the same constellations.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE.  Stars in constellations are actually located very close to each other.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What constellation is this?

• Lyra

• Cygnus

• Aquila

• Delphinus

Which constellation is this?

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Cepheus

• Leo