Hercules Constellation Quiz

Which ancient civilization first recorded the constellation known as Hercules?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Babylonians

• Egyptians

In which hemisphere and during which months is Hercules best observed?

• Southern Hemisphere, Winter

• Northern Hemisphere, Spring

• Southern Hemisphere, Summer

• Northern Hemisphere, Autumn

What are the two constellations that help in locating Hercules?

• Lyra and Corona Borealis

• Orion and Taurus

• Ursa Major and Ursa Minor

• Cassiopeia and Andromeda

What is the distinctive shape used to identify the body of Hercules?

• A triangle

• A square

• An H shape

• A circle

Which bright star in Lyra can be used to help locate Hercules?

• Betelgeuse

• Vega

• Sirius

• Polaris

What is the name of the globular cluster in Hercules that is visible to the naked eye?

• M31

• M45

• M13

• M92

How far away is the Hercules cluster, also known as Messier 13?

• 10,000 light-years

• 25,000 light-years

• 50,000 light-years

• 100,000 light-years

What was the purpose of the message sent to the Hercules cluster in 1974?

• To communicate with extraterrestrial life

• To test the capabilities of new equipment

• To map the stars

• To warn of an impending asteroid

Who was Heracles' father according to Greek mythology?

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Zeus

• Apollo

Which task was NOT part of Heracles' legendary labors?

• Killing the Nemean lion

• Stealing the Golden Fleece

• Fetching Cerberus from the underworld

• Destroying Hydra