Constellations

Why can't we see constellations during the day?

• They move

• Its not dark

• The sun is too bright

• They change shape

Near the poles, the stars appear to rotate in a circle in the sky and never set.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• galaxy

• solar system

• planet

• constellation

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

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

• cluster

• circumpolar constellations

• celestial sphere

• zodiac

Constellations often originate from ancient stories about gods, heroes, and events called ___________.

• tall tales

• limericks

• myths

• fairy tales

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