Did you know? Constellations

The video tutorial explains constellations as patterns of stars forming shapes in the night sky. It covers the historical origins of constellations, highlighting their mythological roots in ancient Greece and earlier civilizations like Mesopotamia. The video distinguishes constellations from asterisms, informal star patterns, and discusses their practical uses in navigation and astronomy, both historically and in modern times.

Which organization officially recognizes 88 constellations?

• NASA

• International Astronomical Union

• European Space Agency

• United Nations

Which ancient civilizations influenced Greek myths about constellations?

• Babylonians and Assyrians

• Chinese and Indians

• Romans and Egyptians

• Mayans and Aztecs

Who was responsible for documenting 48 constellations in the 2nd century?

• Copernicus

• Ptolemy

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

What is the Big Dipper an example of?

• A galaxy

• An asterism

• A constellation

• A planet

How have constellations been used historically?

• As a form of entertainment

• To measure time

• As a tool for navigation

• To predict weather patterns