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Science L.25
"Constellation Location"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A cluster of stars in the sky that have been grouped together in a pattern are called ______. | a constellation |
| Astronomers use bright stars like Betelgeuse ______. | as markers in the sky |
| The Ancient Greeks used the constellations ______. | to tell stories |
| How many constellations are officially recognized? | 88 |
| The region above the equator is called ______. | the Northern Hemisphere |
| Where on Earth can you see all the constellations the BEST over the course of a year? | near the equator |
| Where the Earth is around the sun affects what season it is, and therefore, ______. | the constellations on display |
| As the Earth rotates on its axis, which part of the planet has the best view of the stars? | the part facing away from the Sun |
| People at the North Pole (or in the Northern Hemisphere) can't see constellations visible south of the equator because ______. | the Earth is in the way |
| Where on Earth can you see all the constellations the BEST over the course of a year? | near the equator |