Constellations

1. What is a constellation?

• A. A group of stars from the same galaxy

• B. A group of stars that are physically close to each other

• C. A group of visible stars that make a pattern when viewed from Earth.

• D. All of the above

2. How many constellations are known?

• A. 12

• B. 22

• C. 44

• D. 88

3. What constellation has the Little Dipper as part of its pattern?

• A. Orion

• B. Ursa Minor

• C. Ursa Major

• D. Pegasus

4. How are constellations useful?

• A. To help locate stars

• B. To navigate

• C. To keep track of the calendar

• D. All of the above

5. What constellation was named after a hunter from Greek mythology?

• A. Orion

• B. Ursa Minor

• C. Ursa Major

• D. Draco

6. Constellations, are group of stars that form a pattern. Inside the

constellation are small figures or patterns that are called ____________.

7. There are_________ known constellations, and some of the famous are the Orion, the Hunter, the Ursa Major or the Great Dog.

8. A ____________ is used to see distant objects up

close.

9. A ____________ is a group of stars that form imaginary outlines.

10. The word “constellation” is a Latin word (con-,

meaning together and stella - meaning stars) meaning “_______”