Orion
What is the first step in identifying the Orion constellation?
Look for three bright stars relatively close together in an almost-straight line. This is Orion's belt.
When is the best viewing of this constellation?
Around 9 P.M. in February.
What distinct shape can you identify this constellation with?
A teapot.
When is peak viewing of this constellation?
Mid-July around 9 P.M.
What flag is the brightest star in Virgo represented in?
The Brazilian flag.
What is the main star of Orion?
Betelgeuse: A red supergiant nearing the end of its life.
What is the main star of Canis Major?
Sirius; often called the dog star.
What is the brightest star of this constellation?
Kaus Australis.
What is the first step in identifying this constellation?
Look for a bright, red star at the center.
What is the brightest star in Virgo?
Spica, a blue-white giant.
How are Scorpius and Orion as constellations related in Greek mythology?
The Earth goddess, Gaia, sent a scorpion to kill Orion. After his death, the gods placed Orion in the sky as a constellation, and also placed the scorpion there to eternally chase him.
Which character is a Harry Potter reference to this constellation?
Sirius Black
How does Taylor Swift relate to this constellation?
Her zodiac sign is a Sagittarius.
His son is named Scorpius in The Cursed Child.
What type of goddesses is Virgo associated with?
Associated with goddesses symbolizing justice/wisdom/prophecy/rebirth.
Who was Orion the son of?
Poseidon and Euryale!
How are Canis Major and Canis Minor constellations related in Greek mythology?
Canis Major was Orion's bigger dog, Canis Minor was his smaller.
Which two people was Sagittarius associated with in Greek mythology?
Chiron and Crotus.
Who sent the scorpion after Orion?
The Earth Goddess Gaia.
What is the brightest star in Libra?
Zubenelgenubi.
What stars make up Orion's belt?
The iconic line of Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka.
Name all the main stars in Canis Major's system.
Sirius, Adhara, Wezen, Mirzam, Aludra.
Name all 7 main stars in this system.
Kaus Australis, Kaus Media, Kaus Borealis, Nunki, Messier 8, Messier 20, Messier 22.
Name all 7 main stars in this system.
Anatares, Shaula, Sargas, Dschubba, Messier 4, Messier 6, Messier 7.
Whose claws was Libra thought of as in Greek mythology?
Scorpius's claws.