Super Stars (Constellations)

Front

A cluster of stars in the sky that have been grouped together in a pattern is called _____

Back

a constellation

Front

The most famous star to us Earthlings is _____

Back

the Sun

Front

Astronomers use bright stars like Betelgeuse _____

Back

as markers in the sky

Front

How many constellations are officially recognized?

Back

88

Front

The ancient Greeks used the constellations to _____

Back

tell stories

Front

Which constellation means dragon in Latin?

Back

Draco

Front

How many constellations were described in the second century by Egyptian astronomer Ptolemy?

Back

48

Front

Which constellation takes the shape of a mighty Greek hero with a bow? Options: Orion, Hercules, Draco, Pegasus

Back

Hercules

Front

Which constellation takes the shape of a winged horse?

Back

Pegasus

Front

As the Earth rotates and revolves you'll see all the constellations over the course of _____

Back

a year