Stars and constellations

    Cards (11)

    • The constellation near Deneb is called Cassiopeia
    • Cygnus is also known as the Swan
    • The Summer Triangle is an example of an asterism
    • Match the asterism with the object it points to:
      Orion's Belt ↔️ Sirius
      The Plough ↔️ Polaris
      Great Square of Pegasus ↔️ Andromeda Galaxy
    • The stars in Orion's Belt point to the bright star Sirius.
      True
    • To "follow the arc" in the sky leads to the bright star Arcturus
    • Which galaxy is visible from the Great Square of Pegasus?
      Andromeda Galaxy
    • The Andromeda Galaxy is the most distant object visible with the naked eye.
      True
    • Aircraft can be identified by their flashing white and green or red lights
    • What type of artificial object might keen observers see moving in the twilight sky?
      Artificial satellite
    • Aircraft engines can often be heard while observing them.
      True
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