Stargazer Quiz 2: Chapters 3-4

Question 1

The human eye has two different types of light-detecting cells: ___ and ___

Answer 1

rods, cones

Question 2

When looking at faint objects through a telescope, you must avoid looking ___ at the object.

Answer 2

directly

Question 3

Using a ___ ___ at night helps you see without impacting your dark-adapted vision.

Answer 3

red light

Question 4

As a general guideline, it takes about ___ minutes to dark adapt your eyes

Answer 4

30

Question 5

Stars are named based on their ___, and the ___ in which they are found.

Answer 5

brightness, constellation

Question 6

The constellation Orion is mentioned in the biblical book of ___, dating back to about 2000 B.C.

Answer 6

Job

Question 7

Because its light fades and grows, Algol is often called the “___ Star.”

Answer 7

Demon

Question 8

___ is the brightest star visible in Earth’s nighttime sky.

Answer 8

Sirius

Question 9

Polaris or the “___ ___” is the one start that doesn’t move noticeably with the time of night or time of year.

Answer 9

North Star

Question 10

The constellation Corona Australis is also known as the ___ ___.

Answer 10

Southern Crown