Astronomy Tools and Constellations

Why does Polaris not seem to move during the night?

• Because it is located directly above the North pole.

• Because it is fixed in the sky.

• Because Ursa Minor does not move.

• Because it revolves around the Sun with Earth.

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A student observed the constellation Orion at 9 o’clock at night. She looked again at 11 o’clock at night and noticed that Orion was in a different part of the sky. Why did it seem to move?

• Earth rotated and now faced a different part of the sky.

• Earth revolved to a different part of the sky.

• Orion revolved to a different part of Earth’s sky.

• Orion rotated and faced a different part of the sky.

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Which constellation will someone in the Northern hemisphere be able to see in the winter?

• A because it is in the night sky above the horizon.

• B because it is in the daytime sky above the horizon.

• A because it is in the night sky below the horizon.

• B because it is in the daytime sky below the horizon.

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Which of the claims below is best supported by this evidence?

• Astrolabes were important tools for ancient farmers to help find direction.

• Astrolabes were useful for ancient astronomers to help find distant galaxies.

• Astrolabes were useful for navigation and exploration because they could find latitude.

• Astrolabes were important tools for ancient builders to find the position of the moon.

A group of stars in the sky that has a certain shape and name.

• • Conversation

• • Composition

• • Composition

• Constellation

How many constellations are there officially?

• 12

• 72

• 88

• 1

What are constellations named after?

• Mythological figures, animals, and objects

• Popular TV shows

• Planets in the solar system

• Types of flowers

• Famous landmarks

Which constellation in the Northern Hemisphere would probably be the easiest to see at night?

• The Big Dipper

• Cassiopeia

• Andromeda

• Hercules

Out of all the recognized constellations, only one has a name that that can be used for both fauna and flora. Its name is Apus, but what does it mean?

• Cassiopeia

• Bird of Paradise

• Toucan

• Berenice's Hair

The Constellation which represents the Hunter with his belt and sword is:

• Leo

• Orion

• Cygnus

• Perseus