Corona Borealis: The Northern Crown

What is the best time to view Corona Borealis in the northern hemisphere?

• Autumn months

• Winter months

• Spring months

• Summer months

Which constellation is used as a guide to find Corona Borealis?

• Orion

• Andromeda

• Cassiopeia

• Botes

What shape is Corona Borealis often compared to?

• A crescent or smile

• A triangle

• A square

• A full circle

Which constellation is located next to Corona Borealis and helps in finding it?

• Virgo

• Pegasus

• Draco

• Hercules

In Greek mythology, what does Corona Borealis represent?

• A goddess's necklace

• A magical sword

• A warrior's shield

• A golden crown

According to a Native American legend, what caused Corona Borealis to become incomplete?

• A meteor strike

• A god's curse

• A maiden left to live with a mortal

• A star exploded

What is the Arabic name for Corona Borealis?

• The Golden Crown

• The Star Circle

• The Poor People's Bowl

• The Warrior's Shield

Which star in Corona Borealis is sometimes called Gemma or Alfeka?

• Arcturus

• Spica

• Gemma

• Vega

What is the best method to find Corona Borealis using the Big Dipper?

• Draw a line to Sirius

• Trace a line to Vega

• Follow the handle to Polaris

• Arc to Arcturus

What celestial objects can be found in Corona Borealis?

• Comets

• Planets

• Galaxies and superclusters

• Asteroids