Exploring Lepus the Hare

Which constellation is known as Orion's hunting dog?

• Canis Major

• Lepus

• Taurus

• Gemini

What is the Latin meaning of the name 'Lepus'?

• Hare

• Star

• Hunter

• Dog

In which season is Lepus best visible in the northern hemisphere?

• Winter

• Summer

• Autumn

• Spring

What lesson does the myth of Lepus on the island of Leros teach?

• The power of the stars

• The value of friendship

• The dangers of overpopulation

• The importance of bravery

Which constellation is Lepus often depicted as being chased by?

• Canis Minor

• Orion

• Gemini

• Taurus

What is the shape of the Lepus constellation often compared to?

• A bird

• A fish

• A rabbit

• A lion

Which bright star helps in locating Lepus in the sky?

• Vega

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris

What type of celestial object is Messier 79?

• A spiral galaxy

• A planetary nebula

• A globular star cluster

• An open star cluster

How far is the Spirograph Nebula from Earth?

• 65 million light-years

• 42,000 light-years

• 10,000 light-years

• 3,600 light-years

What is the central star in the Spirograph Nebula now classified as?

• A neutron star

• A white dwarf

• A red giant

• A black hole