stars and constellations

    Cards (8)

    • The constellation also known as the Southern Cross is called Crux
    • Many asterisms contain stars that act as pointers to specific objects in the sky
    • The phrase 'Follow the arc' leads to the bright star Arcturus
    • The Andromeda Galaxy is the most distant object visible to the naked eye
    • What is the star that the Plough points to?
      Polaris
    • The Great Square of Pegasus is used to find the Andromeda Galaxy.
      True
    • How do artificial satellites appear in the night sky?
      Bright points of light
    • Aircraft can be distinguished from satellites by their flashing white identification lights.
      True
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