Finding the Constellation Lyra

What makes the constellation Lyra easy to find in the sky?

• Its location near the horizon

• Its bright star Vega

• Its large size

• Its proximity to the moon

What did ancient Middle Eastern cultures identify the constellation Lyra as?

• A dragon

• A lion

• A vulture

• A harp

Which shape is used as a mnemonic device to remember the pattern of Lyra?

• A circle

• A diamond ring

• A square

• A triangle

Which constellation is NOT mentioned as surrounding Lyra?

• Hercules

• Orion

• Corona Borealis

• Draco

What is an asterism?

• A true constellation

• A pattern of stars

• A type of star

• A celestial object

Which star is part of the constellation Cygnus in the Summer Triangle?

• Sirius

• Altair

• Deneb

• Vega

What is the bright star in the constellation Aquila?

• Altair

• Betelgeuse

• Deneb

• Vega

During which season is the constellation Lyra best seen?

• Autumn

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

What type of constellation is Lyra classified as?

• Seasonal

• Zodiacal

• Equatorial

• Circumpolar

What celestial object can be found within the constellation Lyra?

• The Eagle Nebula

• The Orion Nebula

• The Ring Nebula

• The Crab Nebula