Draco Constellation Quiz

What is the historical significance of the star Thuban in the Draco constellation?

• It is the largest star in Draco.

• It is the closest star to Earth.

• It was once the pole star.

• It was the brightest star in the sky.

Which two constellations are used as reference points to locate Draco?

• Ursa Major and Ursa Minor

• Gemini and Leo

• Cassiopeia and Andromeda

• Orion and Taurus

What shape is used to help identify the head of Draco?

• A triangle

• A circle

• A quadrilateral

• A pentagon

What is the best condition to observe the Draco constellation?

• During a solar eclipse

• During a full moon

• In a brightly lit city

• Under dark skies

What is the Cat's Eye Nebula?

• A black hole

• A planetary nebula

• A star cluster

• A comet

How far away is the Messier 102 galaxy located in Draco?

• 100,000 light years

• 44 million light years

• 3,000 light years

• 1 billion light years

Which mythological figure is associated with the garden of Hesperides?

• Athena

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Hercules

In Greek mythology, who is known for slaying a dragon while searching for water?

• Perseus

• Cadmus

• Jason

• Theseus

What creature is Draco often depicted as in various mythologies?

• A lion

• A dragon

• A bird

• A horse

What is the classification of Draco as a constellation in the northern hemisphere?

• Circumpolar

• Seasonal

• Zodiacal

• Equatorial