Starry Starry Night Science Olympiad

In which constellation can you find the star Polaris, also known as the North Star?

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Cassiopeia

• Draco

Which constellation contains the star Polaris?

• Ursa Minor

• Ursa Major

• Cassiopeia

• Cygnus

In which constellation can you find the star system Alpha Centauri?

• Scorpio

• Gemini

• Taurus

• Centaurus

Which constellation is known as 'The Great Bear'?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Leo

• Draco

In which constellation would you find the star system known as Mizar and Alcor?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Draco

• Lyra

What is the name of the constellation that contains the group of stars known as 'The Seven Sisters' or 'The Pleiades'?

• Taurus

• Gemini

• Virgo

• Scorpio

Which constellation is known for its distinctive 'W' shape formed by five bright stars?

• Orion

• Andromeda

• Cassiopeia

• Pegasus

Which constellation contains the North Star?

• Ursa Minor

• Orion

• Cassiopeia

• Leo

Which celestial event is caused by the Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Comet Appearance

• Meteor Shower

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which constellation is known as 'The Hunter'?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Cassiopeia

• Lyra