Science

Question 1

star patterns which form mythological characters

Answer 1

constellations

Question 2

prominent patterns/group of stars that is not a constellation

Answer 2

Asterism

Question 3

how many constellations are there?

Answer 3

88

Question 4

(IAU).

Answer 4

INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMICAL UNION

Question 5

five constellations that are visible in North

Answer 5

Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Draco

Question 6

three constellations visible in southern hemisphere

Answer 6

Carina, Centaurus, Crux

Question 7

used to show apparent positions of the stars seen on earth

Answer 7

Star maps/ Star charts

Question 8

the great bear; found in northern skies

Answer 8

Ursa Major

Question 9

The hunter; the brightest star is rigel (bluish white supergiant)

Answer 9

Orion

Question 10

King of Ethiopia; its brightest star is Alderamin

Answer 10

Cepheus

Question 11

known as the Lion; represents July 22 - August 22

Answer 11

leo

Question 12

• the Princess of Ethiopia; August to January

Answer 12

Andromeda

Question 13

the big dog

Answer 13

Canis Major

Question 14

named after the Queen of Ethiopia

Answer 14

Cassiopeia

Question 15

used to observe distant objects such as planets and stars

Answer 15

Telescope

Question 16

an Integrated Circuit that stores n displays images

Answer 16

Charge-coupled device (CCD)

Question 17

also known as spherical astrolabe or armilla

Answer 17

Armillary Sphere

Question 18

telescope that is placed outside the earth

Answer 18

Space Telescope

Question 19

sailors used the stars to guide their way across the sea.

Answer 19

Navigation

Question 20

Astronomers believed that observing planets could help predict the future and one’s course of life

Answer 20

Future Prediction

Question 21

people used to create a calendar that will help them track the best time to plant and to harvest crops.

Answer 21

Harvest