What's in the Night Sky?

What are constellations?

• Groups of planets

• Patterns of stars that form shapes in the sky

• Types of meteors

• Artificial satellites

Which of the following is NOT typically seen in the night sky?

• Stars

• Planets

• Mountains

• The Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How do stars differ from planets in the night sky?

• Stars twinkle, planets don't usually twinkle

• Stars move across the sky, planets stay still

• Stars are always brighter than planets

• Planets are always larger than stars

What is another name for a meteor?

• Comet

• Asteroid

• Shooting star

• Supernova

How should you align a star map when using it?

• With the current date and time

• With the brightest star visible

• With the Moon's position

• With magnetic north

What is the primary purpose of using a star map?

• To predict weather patterns

• To locate and identify celestial objects

• To measure the brightness of stars

• To track satellite movements

Which of these is NOT typically included on a star map?

• Constellations

• Compass directions

• Weather forecasts

• Star positions

How do planets generally appear to move in the night sky over time?

• They don't move at all

• They move in straight lines

• They move across the sky

• They always move towards the north

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which of these objects would you NOT expect to find marked on a typical star map?

• Bright stars

• Constellations

• Airplanes

• Some planets

Constellations are:

• Groups of planets

• Patterns of stars that form shapes in the sky

• Types of meteors

• Artificial satellites