Constellations

Question 1

These star patterns forms mythological characters and creatures.

Answer 1

Constellations

Question 2

Refers to a prominent pattern or a group of stars.

Answer 2

Asterism

Question 3

There are ___ Constellations covering the entire northern and southern night skies

Answer 3

88

Question 4

IAU stands for?

Answer 4

International Astronomical Union

Question 5

Constellations visible in most locations in the north of the equator….

Answer 5

Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Draco, and Cepheus

Question 6

Constellations visible in the south of the equator…

Answer 6

Centaurus, Carina, and Crux

Question 7

Used to show the apparent positions of stars as seen from Earth.

Answer 7

Star Maps or Star Charts

Question 8

As the Earth rotates, your position on Earth changes relative to the stars.

Answer 8

Diurnal Motion

Question 9

The apparent yearly motion of the stars, including the Sun as seen from the Earth due to the Earth’s revolution around the Sun.

Answer 9

Annual Motion

Question 10

Also known as the Great Bear

Answer 10

Ursa Major

Question 11

Also known as the Hunter.

Answer 11

Orion

Question 12

Named after the King of Ethiopia

Answer 12

Cepheus

Question 13

Also known as the Lion

Answer 13

Leo

Question 14

Named after the Princess of Ethiopia

Answer 14

Andromeda

Question 15

Also known as the Big Dog

Answer 15

Canis Major

Question 16

Named after the queen of Ethiopia

Answer 16

Cassiopeia

Question 17

Those that can be observed in the skies year-round, but some constellations may be observed seasonally.

Answer 17

Circumpolar Constellations

Question 18

Used to observe distant objects such as planets and stars.

Answer 18

Telescope

Question 19

An integrated Circuit that stores and displays images.

Answer 19

Charge-coupled Device or CCD

Question 20

It is an early device used to represent the great circles of heavens.

Answer 20

Armillary Sphere.

Question 21

A telescope placed outside of Earth that is used to get a clearer view of planets, stars, and other celestial objects.

Answer 21

Space Telescope.

Question 22

How can Constellations be used in Society?

Answer 22

Through Navigation. Future Predictions, and Harvest

Question 23

It plays a significant role letting people believe that they could predict mundane events.

Answer 23

Astrology

Question 24

It refers to a collection of beliefs and theories.

Answer 24

Pseudoscience