Pleiades Star Cluster Quiz

What is another name for the Pleiades star cluster?

• The Big Dipper

• The Little Bear

• The Seven Sisters

• Orion's Belt

Which constellation is the Pleiades star cluster located in?

• Leo

• Taurus

• Scorpius

• Orion

What is the significance of the Golden Gate of the Ecliptic?

• It is a name for the Milky Way.

• It is a gateway to another galaxy.

• It is a region where the sun, moon, and planets pass through.

• It is a mythical location in Greek mythology.

How far is the Pleiades star cluster from Earth?

• 150 light years

• 444 light years

• 1,000 light years

• 10,000 light years

Which constellation can help you locate the Pleiades in the sky?

• Orion

• Cassiopeia

• Ursa Major

• Andromeda

Which star is the brightest in the Pleiades cluster?

• Merope

• Alcyone

• Electra

• Atlas

What type of stars are most of the Pleiades' brightest stars?

• B-class blue stars

• Neutron stars

• Red giants

• White dwarfs

Which star in the Pleiades is known for its fast rotation?

• Atlas

• Sterope

• Electra

• Maya

What is the purpose of using averted vision in stargazing?

• To avoid eye strain

• To detect faint objects more clearly

• To focus on bright stars

• To see colors more vividly

What type of cells in the eye are used in averted vision?

• Ganglion cells

• Bipolar cells

• Rod cells

• Cone cells