5.1 - 5.3 Constellations, Earth's Seasons, and Moon Phases Revie

What is a constellation?

• A group of planets

• A cluster of galaxies

• A recognized pattern of stars in the sky

• A solar system

How many official constellations are there?

• 7

• 50

• 88

• 100

What is the difference between a constellation and an asterism?

• Asterisms are larger

• Asterisms are official groupings

• Constellations are unofficial patterns

• Asterisms are unofficial star patterns within constellations

Which of these is an asterism?

• Orion

• Big Dipper

• Scorpius

• Libra

Which constellation contains the asterism Orion’s Belt?

• Ursa Major

• Draco

• Orion

• Sagittarius

Why do different cultures have different stories about the stars?

• The stars are different in each hemisphere

• Cultural isolation and creativity led to varied interpretations

• Only the zodiac was universal

• There were no official names

What is the zodiac?

• The name for bright stars

• A calendar of holidays

• Constellations along the Sun’s ecliptic path

• The constellations of the Southern Hemisphere

What determines which constellations are visible at night?

• Earth’s rotation

• Latitude and time of year

• Air temperature

• Moon phase

Why are some stars always visible in the night sky?

• They are closer

• They are circumpolar

• They are hotter

• They move with Earth

Where on Earth can you see all 88 constellations over the course of a year?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Equator

• Arctic Circle