Super Stars (Constellations)

Front

A cluster of stars in the sky that have been grouped together in a pattern is called _____

Back

a constellation

Front

The most famous star to us Earthlings is _____

Back

the Sun

Front

Astronomers use bright stars like Betelgeuse _____

Back

as markers in the sky

Front

How many constellations are officially recognized?

Back

88

Front

The ancient Greeks used the constellations to _____

Back

tell stories

Front

Which constellation means dragon in Latin? Options: Orion, Hercules, Draco, Pegasus

Back

Draco

Front

How many constellations were described in the second century by Egyptian astronomer Ptolemy?

Back

48

Front

Which constellation takes the shape of a mighty Greek hero with a bow?

Back

Hercules

Front

Which constellation takes the shape of winged horse?

Back

Pegasus

Front

As the Earth rotates and revolves you'll see all the constellations over the course of _____

Back

a year