ASTR Exam 4 Constellations Flashcards by Caylie Craig | Brainscape

Q

How many constellations are there?

A

88

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When were the borders set and by who?

A

1928

- IAU

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Are all stars in a constellation the same distance away from Earth?

A

no

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What is the constellation of March?

A

Canis Major

- Greater Dog

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What is the brightest start in Canis Major?

A

Sirius

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What is the brightest star in Tennessee?

A

Sirius

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What is the constellation of April?

A

Leo

- the Lion

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What is the brightest start in Leo?

A

Regulus

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How is Canis Major associated with Harry Potter?

A

Sirius = Sirius Black; had dog like qualities

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What feature does Leo have?

A

It contains a sickle or a backwards question mark

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How is Leo associated with HP?

A

Regulus is Sirius Black brother

- The Lion in the symbol for Gryffindor

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What constellation is close to Leo?

A

The Big Dipper

- Leo is underneath the Big Dipper

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What is the constellation of May?

A

Ursa Major

- Greater Bear

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What 2 asterisms does Ursa Major contain?

A

the Big Dipper

- 3 leaps of the Gazelle

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Which constellations are Circumpolar?

A

Ursa Major

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What does circumpolar mean?

A

it’s always above the horizon

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What constellation is Ursa Major close to?

A

The handle “arcs” into arcturus

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What is the constellation of June?

A

Bootes

- The Herdsman

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What does it resemble?

A

upside-down neck tie

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What is the brightest Star in Bootes?

A

Arcturus

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What is the constellation of July?

A

Scorpius

- the Scorpian

Q

What constellation is Scorpius close to?

A

it is opposite of Orion

- Scorpius killed Orion

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What does Scorpius resemble?

A

it is shaped like a “J”

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What is the brightest star of Scorpius?

A

Antares “Rival of Mars”
looks like Mars
Pulsating Read Star

Q

How is Scorpius associated with HP?

A

Antares is the son of Draco Malfoy