Celestial Objects
Name 2 Celestial objects.
Anything in space: Star, planet, moon, sun, comet, asteroid.
Which tool helps you see faraway objects in space?
Telescope
What is a group of stars forming a pattern called?
Constellation
How many months are in the International Standard Calendar?
12.
What is the difference between a planet and a star?
Stars give off their own light; planets reflect light from a star.
Which of the following is NOT a technology used to view objects in space?
a) Microscope
b) Telescope
c) Binoculars
d) Planetarium
a) Microscope
True or False: Polaris always points north.
True.
The International Standard calendar is based on what?
It is based on how long it takes the Earth to make one revolution around the sun.
True or False: The Sun is a planet
False.
What is a planetarium?
Planetariums are special theaters that simulate the night sky. They use projectors to display images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects onto a large dome.
Which one is an example of stars being helpful for navigation?
a)Sailors using the North Star Polaris as a reference point to find their way.
b) Constellations being used to tell time, as they appear in different parts of the sky at different times of the night.
c) Constellations being used to measure the distance between stars.
d) Using the Big Dipper to locate the Little Dipper.
a)Sailors using the North Star Polaris as a reference point to find their way.
The lunar calendar is based on what?
The phases of the moon.
What is the name of the galaxy that our solar system is located in?
The milky way galaxy.
Why must we use special glasses to look at the Sun?
The sun is very bright and looking at it for only a couple seconds can damage your eyes. You must wear eye protection and special solar glasses if you choose to observe the sun.
Name 3 constellations.
Big dipper, little dipper, cassiopeia, draco (dragon), orion, canis major, pegasus.
The 13 moons in Indigenous culture are named after:
a) Mythological creatures and spirits
b) Celestial objects
c) Things happening in nature and seasonal changes
d) Constellations
c) Things happening in nature and seasonal changes
Explain why it is easier to see celestial objects at night.
It's easier to see objects in space at night because the sun isn't shining on Earth. During the day, the sun's bright light makes it hard to see the dim light from stars and planets. At night, when it's dark, the light from space objects becomes more visible.
What are the two types of telescopes? What is the difference between them?
There are two types of telescopes: ground-based and space-based. Ground-Based Telescopes: These are telescopes located on Earth's surface. Space-based: Located in space, can orbit the sun or moon.
How did ancient cultures use constellations to guide their journeys?
Sailors and travellers used constellations to help know which direction to travel. For example, the star Polaris which is in the Ursa Minor (Little Dipper) constellation, directly points to the North Pole.
Are lunar calendars still used today? How?
Yes. Some cultures still use the lunar calendar. The Islamic people follow the lunar calendar for Ramadan and Eid. Other cultures, like Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese, use a mix of the lunar and international standard calendars to decide when to celebrate holidays like Chinese New Year.