Did you know? Constellations

Did you know? Constellations

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History, Physics, Science

KG - University

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization officially recognizes 88 constellations?

NASA

International Astronomical Union

European Space Agency

United Nations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient civilizations influenced Greek myths about constellations?

Babylonians and Assyrians

Chinese and Indians

Romans and Egyptians

Mayans and Aztecs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Copernicus

Ptolemy

Isaac Newton

Galileo Galilei

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Big Dipper an example of?

A galaxy

An asterism

A constellation

A planet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have constellations been used historically?

As a form of entertainment

To measure time

As a tool for navigation

To predict weather patterns