Exploring Vulpecula: The Little Fox Constellation

What is the Latin meaning of Vulpecula?

• Little Star

• Little Bear

• Little Fox

• Little Swan

Who first named the constellation Vulpecula?

• Tycho Brahe

• Johannes Hevelius

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Galileo Galilei

Which asterism is used to help locate Vulpecula?

• Summer Triangle

• Orion's Belt

• Winter Hexagon

• Big Dipper

What is the brightest star in Vulpecula?

• Deneb

• Anser

• Vega

• Albireo

What is the Coat Hanger asterism also known as?

• Brocchi's Cluster

• Messier 27

• Hen 2-437

• NGC 6885

What is the Dumbbell Nebula's Messier number?

• M45

• M27

• M13

• M31

What type of celestial object is NGC 6885?

• Galaxy

• Planetary Nebula

• Open Star Cluster

• Globular Cluster

What is the magnitude of the Dumbbell Nebula?

• 8.5

• 5.5

• 7.5

• 6.5

Which telescope captured the image of Hen 2-437?

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• Kepler Telescope

• Spitzer Telescope

• Hubble Telescope

What is essential for observing Vulpecula in the sky?

• Dark skies

• A telescope

• Binoculars

• A star map