Constellations

What is the Latin name for the constellation known as 'The Hunter'?

• Orion

• Aquila

• Virgo

• Leo

Which constellation is also known as the 'Big Bear'?

• Cassiopeia

• Hercules

• Draco

• Ursa Major

Who was Cassiopeia according to Ian Ridpath's star tales?

• Queen of Ethiopia

• Bird of Paradise

• Princess of Ethiopia

• Vain and boastful wife of King Cepheus of Ethiopia

What does the constellation Draco represent?

• Fox

• Huge serpent

• Little horse

• Lion

Which constellation is named after the Greek hero Herakles?

• Hercules

• Lyra

• Crux

• Gemini

What is the apparent motion of constellations caused by?

• Revolution of the Earth

• Rotation of the Moon

• Rotation of the Earth

• Revolution of the Moon

Which type of constellations never rise nor set?

• CIRCUMPOLAR CONSTELLATIONS

• Southern circumpolar

• Equatorial

• Zodiac

What is the key to locating a star in the sky?

• Looking at the moon

• Using a telescope

• Identifying a few stars first

• Studying astrology charts

What is the purpose of using constellations as a guide for people?

• To predict future events

• To study the stars

• To know the right time for planting and sowing

• To navigate the seas

What is the Matigsalug Manobo of Bukidnon using the stars and constellations for?

• Navigation

• Astrology

• Weather prediction

• Agriculture