navigating with the stars

How many stars are visible in the night sky without clouds?

• 1,000

• 6,000

• 100,000

• 10,000

Which constellation is used to find the North Star?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Southern Cross

What is the name of the star that sits virtually on top of true North?

• Alnitak

• Mintaka

• Polaris

• Alnilam

Which constellation's belt is used to find the direction south?

• Orion

• Ursa Minor

• Ursa Major

• Southern Cross

What are the Pointer Stars used for in the southern hemisphere?

• To find the North Star

• To measure the distance to the Moon

• To locate the Southern Cross

• To determine the time of year