Constellations
Constellations Part 2!
Stars
Planets
Lamp Related Questions
100

Constellations are patterns of what in the sky?

Stars

100

What is the largest constellation? 

Hydra

100

How many stars are found in the constellation cassiopeia?  

5 stars

100

How many planets are in our solar system?

Eight
100

In our lamp activity, what does the tea light serve to represent? 

The sun!

200

How many constellations are currently named and recognised?

88 different named and recognized constellations

200

How many zodiac constellations are in our universe?

12 zodiac constellations

200

How many stars are found in the Big Dipper? 

7 stars

200

What is the planet that is furthest away from our solar system?

Neptune

200

How do you create the holes for the constellations?

Using a toothpick!

300

What is a constellation that is in the shape of a large dog? 

Canis Major 

Canis Minor

Ursa Minor

Centaurus

Canis Major

300

Which galaxy are we located in?

Milky Way Galaxy!! It includes all the constellations we discussed today :)

300

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?

300

Which planet will be the hottest? 

Venus due to its thick atmosphere

300

What is the last step in creating your lamp today?

Create the constellation holes!

400

What are the names of those who study stars and constellations?

Astronomers!

400

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.

400

For stars, which colour is considered the hottest?

Blue stars

400

Which planet has the most moons?

Saturn

400

What is the first step in creating your lamp today?

Cutting the construction paper to the lamp’s size

500

Why is learning about constellations important in space exploration?

It helps astronomers map out our solar system

500

What does “Ursa Major” mean in Latin?

Larger bear

500

The Big Dipper is often used as a way to find what direction?

North! It contains the north star 

500

What are planets made of rock called?

They are called terrestrial planets

500

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