Constellation Challenge

THE STAR WE SEE IN EACH CONSTELLATIONS ARE VERY CLOSE TO US.

• TRUE

• FALSE

DURING WINTER WE SEE THE CONSTELLATION?

• URSA MAJOR

• URSA MINOR

• ORION

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

WHY CANNOT WE SEE CONSTELLATION DURING THE DAY?

• THE SUN IS TOO BRIGHT

• ITS NOT DARK

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

• galaxy

• solar system

• planet

• constellation

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

• cluster

• circumpolar constellations

• celestial sphere

• zodiac

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• Hercules

• Pegasus

• Draco

• Orion

The Big Dipper is located in which constellation?

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Orion

• Andromeda