Constellation

Constellation is a group of _____________ to make a pattern in the sky.

What is the name of this constellation?

• Big dipper

• Orion

• Southern Cross

• Scorpion

What is the name of this constellation?

• Southern Cross

• Big dipper

• Orion

• Scorpion

• Scorpio

What is the pattern of this constellation?

• Kite

• Ladle

• Hunter

• Big dipper

Constellations are important reference points for locating

• planets

• comets

• stars

• All of the above

Twin brothers, Castor and Pollux, are part of which constellation?

• Gemini

• Aries

• Libra

• Taurus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Examine the constellation in the image. Which of the following statements is true about it?

• The stars are inside the Solar System, among the Outer Planets (like Jupiter).

• The stars are all the same distance from Earth.

• The stars are all close to each other in the universe.

• The stars are actually nowhere near each other as they are vastly different distances from each other.

A constellation is a group of stars that appear to form a pattern. The photograph below shows seven stars of a constellation called Ursa Major. A thin line has been added to show the outline of the constellation. Based only on the photograph, how do the seven stars in the constellation compare to the other stars?

• They have a greater absolute brightness.

• They have a greater apparent brightness.

• They are closer to Earth.

• They have higher temperatures.

Which of the following is a zodiac constellation:

• Leo

• Hercules

• Draco

• Crux

• Pegasus

A(n) ​ (a)   constellation is a constellation that revolves around the ​ (b)   Star

• circumpolar

• North

• binary

• South