Star Patterns and Constellations Quiz

What is the name of the constellation known for its trio of aligned stars that resemble a belt?

• Andromeda

• Orion

• Scorpius

• Ursa Major

Which star is known as the North Star?

• Rigel

• Antares

• Polaris

• Sirius

What is the term for a group of stars that form smaller patterns but belong to a constellation?

• Star Trails

• Asterism

• Constellation

• Zodiac

Which constellation is characterized by a unique 'V' shape created by its brightest stars?

• Ursa Minor

• Cygnus

• Pegasus

• Andromeda

What color is the hottest type of star?

• Yellow

• Orange

• Blue

• Red

Which constellation is also known as the Great Bear?

• Ursa Major

• Scorpius

• Centaurus

• Pegasus

Group of stars that appear to form different shapes in the sky

• Galaxies
• Nebulae
• Star Clusters
• Constellations

constellation use to determine direction

• Sirius
• Orion
• Betelgeuse
• Polaris (the North Star)

The path the stars take as they seem to move

• Celestial navigation
• Astronomical coordinates
• Celestial path or apparent motion of stars
• Star trails