Constellations
A groups of stars that form a pattern.
A constellation.
What two gases make up most of a star?
Hydrogen (25-28%) and Helium (70-75%)
Who named 48 of the ancient constellations?
Ptolemy
Name any zodiac constellation.
Leo, Virgo, Aries, etc.
Why can’t we see stars in the daytime?
The sun’s light is too bright.
This constellation’s name means “dragon” in Latin.
Draco
What process makes stars shine?
Nuclear fusion
How many constellations exist today?
88
How many zodiac constellations are used in astrology?
12
What line divides the Earth into two halves?
The equator.
Which constellation represents a hunter?
Orion
Why does the sun look brighter than other stars?
It’s closer to Earth.
What galaxy do we live in?
The Milky Way
Aries is symbolized by what animal?
The ram.
Which hemisphere can see the North Star?
Northern Hemisphere
What does “Ursa Major” mean in Latin?
What color are the hottest stars?
Blue
Our sun is a what?
A star
What zodiac constellation has the symbol of the bull?
Taurus
Why do we see different stars during the year?
Earth orbits the sun
What bright star lies at the tip of Ursa Minor’s tail?
Polaris, or the North Star
What color are the coolest stars?
Red
What is a nebula?
A cloud of gas and dust where stars are born.
Which zodiac constellation has the symbol of a lion?
Leo
What causes stars to appear to move across the sky?
Earth’s rotation