Exploring the Sky: Albireo and Cygnus

What is the main focus of the Learn the Sky channel?

• Studying the ocean

• Exploring different planets

• Learning about weather patterns

• Exploring the sky one constellation at a time

Which star is the brightest in the Cygnus constellation?

• Altair

• Vega

• Deneb

• Albireo

What makes Albireo unique when viewed through a telescope?

• It is a binary system with two red stars

• It is a double star with one orange and one blue star

• It is a single red star

• It is a triple star system with three identical stars

What was Albireo initially thought to be?

• A single star

• A binary system

• A cluster of stars

• A triple system

What is the significance of Albireo to the narrator?

• It is the name of a book

• It is the name of a pet

• It is the name of a famous scientist

• It is the name of a city

What is the spectral class of Albireo B?

• Class A

• Class M

• Class G

• Class K

How far is Albireo estimated to be from Earth?

• 100-200 light years

• 300-415 light years

• 500-600 light years

• 700-800 light years

Which asterism can help locate Albireo in the sky?

• The Winter Hexagon

• The Summer Triangle

• The Orion Belt

• The Big Dipper

What is the shape of the Cygnus constellation?

• A square

• A cross

• A triangle

• A circle

Which star is part of the Summer Triangle along with Deneb?

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

• Vega

• Polaris