Constellations
Which constellation is shaped like a sideways W
Cassiopeia
What is the name of the princess that is tied to a chain to be eaten by the sea monster Cetus?
Andromeda
This is the name of the imaginary sphere on which all celestial objects appear to be projected.
Celestial Sphere
This type of star is in the final stage of its life cycle and is extremely dense, often no larger than Earth.
White Dwarf
This type of neutron star emits beams of radiation that appear to pulse as the star rotates, often observed in radio wavelengths.
Pulsar
Which Constellation has 2 hunting dogs and a rabbit that are close to it and a part of the legend?
Orion
What is the name of the constellation that represents the charioteer, often depicted holding a goat and her kids?
Auriga
This line divides the celestial sphere into the visible sky above and the sky hidden below the horizon.
Horizon
This color of star indicates the hottest surface temperature.
Blue Star
This is the region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.
Black hole
Which Constellation has two fish head tied by a bow at the tails?
Pisces
What is the name of the constellation that represents the serpent-bearer, associated with Asclepius, the healer in Greek mythology?
Ophiuchus
This point on the celestial sphere is located directly above an observer's head.
Zenith
This is the name of the star system closest to Earth after the Sun.
Alpha Centauri?
This is the name of the radius around a black hole beyond which nothing can escape, also known as the event horizon.
Schwarzschild Radius
Which constellations have the summer triangle asterism?
Cygnus, Aquila, and Lyra
What is the name of the constellation that represents the golden ram, whose fleece was sought by Jason and the Argonauts?
Aries
This imaginary line on the celestial sphere connects the north and south celestial poles, passing directly through the zenith.
Celestial Meridian
This is the term for a massive explosion that occurs at the end of a large star's life cycle.
Supernova
This theory, developed by Albert Einstein, describes how space and time are interconnected and how they are affected by the motion of objects at high speeds, especially near the speed of light.
Special Relativity
Which constellation has the teapot asterism?
Sagittarius
What is the name of the constellation that represents the goddess of harvest and agriculture, often associated with Demeter or Persephone?
Virgo
This is the name of the circular path traced by the Sun on the celestial sphere over the course of a year.
The Ecliptic
What type of explosion happens between a white dwarf star and another star in a binary star system?
Supernova Type 1A
This technique is used to analyze the light emitted or absorbed by stars, allowing scientists to determine the composition, temperature, and motion of celestial objects.
Spectroscopy