Stars and Constellations Study Guide

an arrangement of stars as seen from Earth

• orbit

• constellation

• pattern

• observe

to move in a regular path around something

• orbit

• pattern

• observatory

• constellation

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a building or special place that is used to observe stars, planets, and other objects in the universe

• constellation

• planetarium

• observatory

• museum

to use any of the 5 senses to gather information about something

• research

• observe

• look

• learn

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something we observe to be similar over and over again

• orbit

• rotation

• pattern

• constellation

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Why does the Earth have 4 seasons? Choose all that apply.

• it orbits the sun

• it has many constellations

• it tilts on its axis while it rotates

• the changing stars affect the temperature

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Which star is known as the Dog Star?

• Ursa Major

• Beetlejuice

• Sirus

• Canis Major

What constellation is the Dog Star found in?

• Ursa Major

• Canis Major

• Canis Minor

• Ursa Minor

Why is Sirus known as the Dog Star? Select all that apply

• it is shaped like a dog

• it is a guide to dogs

• it is the largest star in the winter sky

• it is found in the constellation Canis Major, which means big dog

Why do the constellations seem to change throughout the year?

• They move around in the sky

• They get farther away as the year progresses

• as the Earth revolves around the sun, the part of the sky we see is different

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