How the Night Sky Constellations Got Their Name

What is the Latin meaning of Camelopardalis?

• Lion

• Cat

• Giraffe

• Phoenix

Which constellation did Hevelius place in the sky?

• Phoenix

• Lynx

• Felis

• Leo Minor

What was the Latin motto Hevelius used in his star atlas?

• "The stars are eternal"

• "The naked eye is best"

• "The sky is the limit"

• "The universe is vast"

What did Hevelius use to depict constellations in his astronomy books?

• Photographs

• Allegorical drawings

• Sculptures

• Paintings

What was Hevelius' profession besides being an astronomer?

• A musician

• An artist and engraver

• A mathematician

• A philosopher

What was the main reason Hevelius chose the Lynx constellation?

• It was bright and easy to see

• It possessed excellent eyesight

• It was named after a famous astronomer

• It was a popular mythological creature

What did Hevelius admit about the Lynx constellation?

• It was the brightest constellation

• It was easy to find

• You would need the eyes of a lynx to see it

• It was the most famous constellation

Which celestial feline is no longer recognized as a constellation?

• Leo

• Lynx

• Felis, the Cat

• Leo Minor

Which of the following is NOT one of Lacaille's constellations?

• Sculptor's Chisels

• Painter’s Easel

• Carpenter’s Square

• Orion

Which constellation is known as the Smaller Lion?

• Leo

• Leo Minor

• Lynx

• Felis