Brightest Stars and Constellations

The video tutorial guides viewers on how to locate various summer constellations using the Big Dipper as a starting point. It explains the concept of summer constellations and provides step-by-step instructions to find key stars and constellations like Polaris, Deneb, Vega, and Altair. The tutorial also covers the Summer Triangle asterism and how to locate other stars such as Antares and Arcturus. The video concludes with a summary of the constellations discussed and encourages further learning through a course.

What is meant by a 'summer constellation'?

• A constellation only visible in summer

• A constellation visible in the evening during summer

• A constellation that appears in the morning during summer

• A constellation that is brightest in summer

Which asterism is used as a starting point to find other constellations?

• Orion's Belt

• The Little Dipper

• The Southern Cross

• The Big Dipper

What is the name of the star that is currently our North Star?

• Altair

• Vega

• Deneb

• Polaris

Which constellation is Deneb a part of?

• Scorpius

• Aquila

• Cygnus

• Lyra

What is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra?

• Altair

• Deneb

• Polaris

• Vega

Which three stars form the Summer Triangle?

• Vega, Deneb, Altair

• Polaris, Vega, Deneb

• Altair, Polaris, Vega

• Deneb, Altair, Polaris

What is the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius?

• Altair

• Deneb

• Vega

• Antares

Which star do you reach by following the arc of the Big Dipper's handle?

• Vega

• Antares

• Spica

• Arcturus

What is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo?

• Spica

• Arcturus

• Deneb

• Altair

Which asterism in Sagittarius is easier to spot?

• The Big Dipper

• The Teapot

• The Little Dipper

• The Southern Cross