Constellations

Approximately how many stars are visible in the night sky without a telescope?

Mathematical Equivalence

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What is a constellation?

• A cluster of stars in the sky that are grouped in a particular pattern

• A group of stars that are the exact same distance from the Earth

• A group of stars that are in a straight line along the ecliptic

• The brightest star in a galaxy and most likely the largest

Which of the following constellations is ursa major:

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Which of the following is a zodiac constellation:

• Leo

• Hercules

• Draco

• Crux

• Pegasus

How many constellations are in the zodiac?

The ​ (a)   is an imaginary line on the sky that marks the apparent annual path of the sun

• ecliptic
• event horizon
• nucleus
• oort cloud
• nebula
• horizon

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On January 1st, the Sun will be in the constellation ​ (a)  

• Sagittarius
• Leo
• Pisces
• Gemini
• Cancer
• Libra
• Carpricornus
• Aquarius
• Aries
• Taurus

On March 12th, the Sun will be in the constellation ​ (a)  

• Pisces
• Leo
• Gemini
• Cancer
• Libra
• Carpricornus
• Aquarius
• Aries
• Taurus
• Sagittarius

The Sun intersects with the celestial equator on March 20th, a day known as the ​ (a)  

• vernal equinox
• Autumnal equinox
• Summer solstice
• Winter solstice
• Independence day
• Memorial day
• The ides of March

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The Sun reaches its highest point above the celestial equator on June 22nd, a day known as the ​ (a)  

• Summer Solstice
• Autumnal equinox
• Vernal Equinox
• Winter solstice
• Independence day
• Memorial day
• The ides of March

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