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(AST) Conts/Sky
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are constellations? | a group of stars that form recognizable shapes, figures, and close-together patterns. |
| How many constellations has the International Astronmical Union classified? | 88 |
| How many constellations did Ptolemy point out in the 2nd century? (inspired on Greek and Roman Mythology) | 48 |
| What is an asterism? | a pattern of stars that is part of a constellation |
| What is the ecliptic? | the Sun's path through the zodiac constellations |
| What is a star chart? | helps identify constellations and other objects in the sky. |
| What did ancient civilizations and cultures use constellations for? | seasonal changes for prediction, navigation for north, and mythological interpretation |
| What are constellations for astronomers to map the night sky? | landmarks |
| What is Orion also called? | The Hunter |
| What is Ursa Major also called? | The Big Bear |
| What asterism does Ursa Major contain that helps navigate Polaris? | The Big Dipper |
| What is Ursa Minor also called? | The Little Bear |
| What asterism does Ursa Minor contain that has Polaris within it? | The Little Dipper |
| What is Cassiopeia shaped as? (located near the Milky Way) | a crown |
| What zodiac constellation is known as the Bull? | Taurus |
| What zodiac constellation is known as the Lion? | Leo |
| What zodiac constellation is known as the Scorpion? (located near the Milky Way) | Scropius |
| What constellation is known as The Swan or the Northern Cross? | Cygnus |
| Is Canis Major known as the Great Dog? | yes |
| Where is the brightest star in the sky located (Sirius)? | Canis Major |
| What is Gemini also called? | The Twins. |
| What sight does Gemini have that is recommended for stargazing? | a bright meteor shower |
| What constellation has Betelgeuse and Rigel? | Orion |
| How do people point North? | When they point at the horizon below Polaris. |
| Does one's location (n or s hemisphere) and the angle affect what specific constellations they see? | yes |
| What makes it seem as if the stars and constellations revolve around the North Star? | Earth's rotation |
| The North Star is stationary. True or False? | false |
| Are stars alignments to each other, despite not being connected and completely unrelated? | yes |
| Does Earth's movement affect which constellations are visible? | yes |
| Are there winter and summer constellations? | yes |
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Beia Aria
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