Constellations in Our Night Sky Quiz

Which constellation resembles a great hunter and is one of the most recognizable patterns in the night sky?

• Leo

• Orion

• Bootes

• Taurus

How many constellations are currently recognized by scientists?

• 12

• 88

• 87

• 98

The stories about the constellation Ursa Major often are about a _____.

• The Little Dipper

• The Big Bear

• The Big Dog

• The Great Hunter

Which constellation represents a queen sitting on her throne?

• Virgo

• Andromeda

• Cassiopeia

• Leo

The constellation Taurus represents which animal?

• A lion

• A bear

• A dog

• A bull

Canis Minor and Canis Major represent what type of animals?

• Bears

• Lions

• Dogs

• Bulls

The constellation Bootes is often depicted as:

• A herdsman or shepherd

• A warrior

• A queen

• A maiden

Which constellation is named after a mythological princess?

• Virgo

• Cassiopeia

• Andromeda

• Leo

Which constellation appears to be chasing Lepus (the hare) across the night sky?

• Leo

• Canis Major

• Taurus

• Bootes

The constellation Leo represents which animal?

• A dog

• A bull

• A bear

• A lion