The Zodiac Constellations

The belt of space around Earth where twelve well know groups of constellations lie is called the ________.

• cluster

• circumpolar constellations

• celestial sphere

• zodiac

Which of the following is a Zodiac constellation?

• Gemini

• Perseus

• Pegasus

• Orion

A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky when viewed from earth is called a _____________.

• galaxy

• solar system

• planet

• constellation

How many zodiac constellations are there?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 88

A group of stars in the sky that has a certain shape and name.

• • Conversation

• • Composition

• • Composition

• Constellation

There are ____ zodiac constellations.

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 16

a particular area of the sky; a group of stars

What is the celestial sphere?

• A group of similar stars close together

• An ancient story usually about gods, heroes, and events that a group believed to be real

• A belt of space around Earth where twelve well-known groups of constellations lie

• An imaginary sphere astronomers use to map out the constellations

Which group of highly visible constellations form a belt-like shape around the Earth?

• the Equator constellations

• the Circlet constellations

• the Zodiac constellations

• the Horizon constellations

How many constellations make up the Zodiac?

• 11

• 12

• 13

• 14