Space Task - Constellations

Stars

400

Are stars flat in space, as you see them when looking up?

No, they aren't. They are all different distances from each other, still appearing 2D to us

600

Polaris is another name for what?

The North Star

800

How are stars easily identifiable?

Stars are easy to identify once you find a constellation they are in.

Constellations

200

People used to think constellations were gifts from..? 

God

400

What does "Aries" mean in Latin?

Ram.

600

Constellation names were typically derived from what?

Greek Names

800

How many stars does Aries consist of?

Aries consists of 4 stars.

1000

How many official constellations are there?

There are 88 official constellations.