Constellations Flashcards by Brittany Terry | Brainscape

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What is a Constellation?

A

A group of stars that form a pattern

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Define Asterism

A

A distinctive star pattern

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Q

What are the main constellations?

A

Ursa Major also known as the Big Dipper

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What is the Big Dipper?

A

An asterism

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What is Ursa Major?

A

A constellation

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Q

Another name for the Polaris star

A

The North Star

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