The North Star
Is the North Star on the Northern or Southern hemisphere?
The North Star is on the Northern hemisphere.
Why can we not see the stars in the daytime?
We can't see the stars in the daytime because the sun shines so bright that it blocks out the rest of the stars.
What is at the center of our solar system?
The sun
Is the sun a planet or a star?
The sun is a star.
What are constellations?
Constellations are a group of stars.
The north star moves. True or False
False. The North Star does not move.
Which way do the stars appear to move? (North, East, South, or West)
The stars appear to move from East to West.
How many planets are there in our solar system? (Not counting Pluto).
There are 8 planets in our solar system.
Is the sun our brightest star?
yes the sun is our brightest star.
What can the constellations be used for?
The constellations can be used to tell story's about the past.
Where is the North Star located?
The North Star is located on the North Pole axes.
How many of the stars appear to move in the video for lesson 2?
All the stars besides the North Star appear to move in the video.
What number planet is Earth away from the sun.
The 3rd planet.
What direction does the sun rise and what direction does it set.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
What Greek hero has his own constellation?
Hercules has his own constellation.
Is the North Star the only star that doesn't appear to move?
Yes the North Star is the only star that appears to be stationary.
Why do the stars appear to move in the sky?
The stars appear to move in the sky because of the rotation of Earth.
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
Why do we need the sun?
We need the sun for warmth, light, and for plants to grow. (Any of these answers will do).
How many known identifiable constellations are there?
There are 88 known identifiable constellations.
What was the North Star believed to be formed from?
A goat that got trapped at the summit of a mountain.
What did the greek gods use the stars for?
To tell story's.
What is the farthest planet from the sun?
Neptune.
Can the sun move? If not, why does it appear to move?
No, the sun can't move but it seems as though it moves because the Earth rotates.
What constellation is known as the Great Bear?
Ursa Major is known as the Great Bear.