Stellarium Quiz (A)

True or False: Polaris goes out of view in the night sky because it eventually sets below the horizon.

• True

• False

When you click on a star in Stellarium, its brightness is indicated by the…

• magnitude

• spectral type

• visibility

• Az/Alt

Which is the brightest star in the handle of the Big Dipper asterism?

• Mizar

• Alioth

• Alkaid

Which constellation is Sirius part of?

What do you call constellations that can be seen year round, and never set below the horizon?

• Seasonal Constellations

• Circumpolar Constellations

• Minor Constellations

• Major Constellations

What is the difference between the equatorial grid and azimuthal grid in Stellarium?

• Azimuthal centers around the zenith, while Equatorial centers around Polaris

• Azimuthal centers around Polaris, Equatorial centers around the zenith

Which of the following astronomical objects are located along the ecliptic line? (bubble more than one answer)

• The Sun

• "Zodiac" Constellations

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Big Dipper

• Great Orion Nebula

According to the astrological zodiac, someone born on February 14 is an Aquarius. What is this person's "true" zodiac according to the Sun's position on February 14, 2026? Hint: You might need to take a closer look!

• Pisces

• Capricornus

• Aquarius

• Mercury

• Ophiuchus

Which constellation is not included within the astrological zodiac, but is located along the ecliptic line along with the 12 other “zodiac” constellations?

In which constellation can Horsehead Nebula be found?