Constellations
Constellations are patterns of what in the sky?
Stars
What is the largest constellation?
Hydra
How many stars are found in the constellation cassiopeia?
5 stars
How many planets are in our solar system?
In our lamp activity, what does the tea light serve to represent?
The sun!
How many constellations are currently named and recognised?
88 different named and recognized constellations
How many zodiac constellations are in our universe?
12 zodiac constellations
How many stars are found in the Big Dipper?
7 stars
True of False? Large stars will have a life cycle that lasts trillions of years
False! Smaller stars will last trillions of years, large stars live for only a few million.
How do you create the holes for the constellations?
Using a toothpick!
What is a constellation that is in the shape of a large dog?
Canis Major
Canis Minor
Ursa Minor
Centaurus
Canis Major
Which galaxy are we located in?
Milky Way Galaxy!! It includes all the constellations we discussed today :)
What colour is our Sun?
It is a yellow star.
Which picture of a celestial object was only recently taken in 2019?
A picture of the black hole!
What is the last step in creating your lamp today?
Create the constellation holes!
What are the names of those who study stars and constellations?
Astronomers!
True or false? The big dipper isn’t actually a constellation?
This is True! The stars that make the big dipper are actually part of a bigger constellation called Ursa Major.
For stars, which colour is considered the hottest?
Blue stars
Is the moon a star?
No! It is a celestial body and Earth’s natural satellite.
Bonus 100 points: How does the moon produce light?
What is the first step in creating your lamp today?
Cutting the construction paper to the lamp’s size
Why is learning about constellations important in space exploration?
It helps astronomers map out our solar system
What does “Ursa Major” mean in Latin?
Larger bear
The Big Dipper is often used as a way to find what direction?
North! It contains the north star
Will we see the same stars every night?
Yes, we will see the same stars, but as the year continues, we see different stars because of Earth’s orbit.
In our lamp activity, what does the tinfoil serve to represent?
Serves to represent the surface of the star to reflect the light that comes from the sun