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Constellation's Stars Trivia Quiz

Everyone knows the constellations, but few know the stars that make them up. I'll give you the stars, you tell me to which celestial picture they belong.

A multiple-choice quiz by LeoDaVinci. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
LeoDaVinci

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,005

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3268

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Zosma, Denebola, Regulus and Algieba? Hint

Canis Major

Leo

Gemini

Cepheus

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Question 2 of 10

2. Vindemiatrix, Spica and Porrima? Hint

Bootes

Virgo

Corvus

Scorpius

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Question 3 of 10

3. Betelgeuse, Rigel, Saiph, Bellatrix, Mintaka and Alnilam? Hint

Ursa Major

Corona Borealis

Orion

Draco

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Question 4 of 10

4. Alhena, Castor and Pollux? Hint

Taurus

Gemini

Canis Minor

Delphinus

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Question 5 of 10

5. Polaris, Kochab and Pherkad? Hint

Ursa Minor

Canis Major

Pegasus

Eridanus

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Question 6 of 10

6. Etamin, Grumium, Thuban and Rastaban? Hint

Draco

Auriga

Cancer

Ursa Major

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Question 7 of 10

7. El Nath, Alcyone, The Hyades (Hyadum I and II) and Aldebaran? Hint

Pisces

Sagittarius

Taurus

Cancer

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Question 8 of 10

8. Altair, Tarazed and Alshain? Hint

Delphinus

Aquila

Perseus

Cepheus

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Question 9 of 10

9. Markab, Scheat, Algenib and Enif? Hint

Aries

Cygnus

Pegasus

Libra

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Question 10 of 10

10. Shaula, Sargas, Graffias, Antares and Dschubba? Hint

Hydra

Virgo

Draco

Scorpius

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Zosma, Denebola, Regulus and Algieba?

Answer: Leo

Discovered depicted on the ceiling of a temple in Egypt by one of Napoleon's officers, this zodiac constellation dates back to the time of Cleopatra.

2. Vindemiatrix, Spica and Porrima?

Answer: Virgo

Also known as the maiden of the Spring, Virgo is often associated with Ishtar, the goddess of fertility and love.

3. Betelgeuse, Rigel, Saiph, Bellatrix, Mintaka and Alnilam?

Answer: Orion

Orion the hunter is one of the more famous and glorious of the night's constellations. Named for the famous hunter of Greek mythology, it is the second-most known constellation of the Northern Sky, the first being Ursa Major, or, the Big Dipper.

4. Alhena, Castor and Pollux?

Answer: Gemini

Castor and Pollux, the eternal twins that brought the golden fleece, are the patrons of navigators and a part of the zodiac.

5. Polaris, Kochab and Pherkad?

Answer: Ursa Minor

Polaris, the North Star, is the handle of the little dipper. Its located very near the axis of the earth's spin, and so it always points to the North. Ancient mariners would navigate using this star as a point of reference.

6. Etamin, Grumium, Thuban and Rastaban?

Answer: Draco

Draco the dragon was a terrible Greek dragon slain by Cadmus, first king of Thebes.

7. El Nath, Alcyone, The Hyades (Hyadum I and II) and Aldebaran?

Answer: Taurus

The mighty zodiac bull is hunted in the heavens by Orion, and chased by his faithful dog, Canis Minor.

8. Altair, Tarazed and Alshain?

Answer: Aquila

This celestial eagle is flying east through the Milky Way.

9. Markab, Scheat, Algenib and Enif?

Answer: Pegasus

Pegasus the winged horse and the bearer of Zeus' thunderbolts is found throughout Greek mythology.

10. Shaula, Sargas, Graffias, Antares and Dschubba?

Answer: Scorpius

This zodiac beast is also known as the slayer of Orion. Their rivalry is so strong, that when one constellation is rising, the other one is setting.

Source: Author LeoDaVinci

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