Exploring Galaxies and Constellations

What is the name of the bright band of stars in our galaxy?

• Orion

• Andromeda

• Cassiopeia

• Milky Way

What is a galaxy primarily composed of?

• Only stars

• Only dust and gases

• Stars, planets, dust, and gases

• Only planets

Which type of galaxy has a flat disc-like shape with a bulge in the center?

• Irregular

• Circular

• Spiral

• Elliptical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What percentage of galaxies are elliptical?

• 5%

• 50%

• 75%

• 20%

Which type of galaxy does not have a definite shape?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Circular

What is a constellation?

• A group of planets

• A type of galaxy

• A group of stars with a definite pattern

• A single star

Which constellation is known for its seven stars forming a wall and handle?

• Leo

• Cassiopeia

• Orion

• Big Dipper

What shape do the stars in the Leo constellation form?

• A backward question mark and a triangle

• A straight line

• A circle

• A square

How many stars does the Milky Way galaxy contain?

• About 1 to 2 million

• About 100 to 200 billion

• About 100 to 200 million

• About 1 to 2 billion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the main difference between a galaxy and a constellation?

• A galaxy is a smaller group of stars

• A constellation contains billions of stars

• A galaxy is a larger group containing billions of stars

• A constellation is a larger group containing billions of stars