Star Finding and Constellations Review

Question 1

Which of the following constellations is not seen during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere?

Answer 1

Orion

Question 2

What northern star can be used to find your latitude in the Northern Hemisphere?

Answer 2

Polaris

Question 3

The point in the sky that is directly overhead is called the:

Answer 3

Zenith

Question 4

Groupings of stars in the sky that are easy to recognize and have been given names are known as:

Answer 4

Constellations

Question 5

What group of stars can be used as a star clock to tell time at night?

Answer 5

The Big Dipper

Question 6

Stars that are close to the celestial poles are up all night and do not rise or set are called:

Answer 6

Circumpolar Stars

Question 7

The Sun, Moon, and planets are always found within a band of constellations known as the:

Answer 7

Zodiac

Question 8

In which part of the sky is the Big Dipper found?

Answer 8

North

Question 9

The same star will rise at exactly the same time every night throughout the year. (True or False)

Answer 9

False

Question 10

The stars in a constellation are physically bound to one another and they all lie at the same distance from the Sun. (True or False)

Answer 10

False

Question 11

As Earth moves around the Sun in its yearly orbit, the constellations we see in the sky at night do not change throughout the year. (True or False)

Answer 11

False

Question 12

A well-known star grouping that can be used to help you find other constellations in the sky is called the ________.

Answer 12

Asterism or The Big Dipper

Question 13

To what constellation does this group of stars belong?

Answer 13

Ursa Major

Question 14

The name of this constellation is:

Answer 14

Orion

Question 15

The constellation Andromeda was named after a:

Answer 15

Princess

Question 16

How many officially recognized constellations are there in the entire sky?

Answer 16

88

Question 17

In the Northern Hemisphere the constellation Orion is best seen in:

Answer 17

The Winter

Question 18

In the northern Hemisphere the constellation Sagittarius is best seen in:

Answer 18

The Summer

Question 19

Which of the following is a constellation of the Zodiac?

Answer 19

Sagittarius

Question 20

The two stars called the “Pointers” in the bowl of the Big Dipper point to _______

Answer 20

Polaris

Question 21

Orion never sets as seen from New York City. (True or False)

Answer 21

False

Question 22

After 24 hours, the constellations are found in the same positions. (True or False)

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Which of the listed constellations is the 13th constellation of the zodiac?

Answer 23

Ophiuchus

Question 24

Astronomy and Astrology are both equally valid sciences. (True or False)

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Which of the following statements about Astrology is true?

Answer 25

Astrology shares common roots with Astronomy.