Reach for the Stars

A cluster of stars in the sky that have been grouped together in a pattern is called _____

• an arrangement
• an orbit
• a constellation
• a diagram

The most famous star to us Earthlings is _____

• Sirius A
• Sirius B
• Betelgeuse
• the Sun

Astronomers use bright stars like Betelgeuse _____

• to tell stories
• as markers in the sky
• to provide reading light
• to provide heat

How many constellations are officially recognized?

• 44
• 48
• 84
• 88

The ancient Greeks used the constellations to _____

• tell stories
• locate dim stars
• provide reading light
• to provide heat

Which constellation means dragon in Latin?

• Orion
• Hercules
• Draco
• Pegasus

How many constellations were described in the second century by Egyptian astronomer Ptolemy?

• 44
• 48
• 84
• 88

Which constellation takes the shape of a mighty Greek hero with a bow?

• Orion
• Hercules
• Draco
• Pegasus

Which constellation takes the shape of winged horse?

• Orion
• Hercules
• Draco
• Pegasus

As the Earth rotates and revolves you'll see all the constellations over the course of _____

• a night
• a week
• a month
• a year