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Stars and Constellations #1 Trivia Quiz

If you are learning about stargazing, stars, and constellations this quiz is for YOU! Also, please take the continuation to this quiz: Stars and Constellations II.

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

Author
m_paganini

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
165,313

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1223

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is another name for the Little Bear? Hint

Ursa Minor

Leo

Ursa Major

Little Bear is the only name

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Question 2 of 10

2. What three stars form the Summer Triangle? Hint

Orion, Leo, and Ursa Major

Deneb, Altair, and Vega

Aldebaran, Arcturus, and Alshain

Polaris, Sirius, and Alshain

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Question 3 of 10

3. The star Vega is in which constellation? Hint

Cygnus (the Swan)

Lyra (the Lyre)

Aquila (the Eagle)

None of them

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which constellation is the star Alshain in? Hint

Cygnus

Lyra

It's part of the Summer Triangle

Aquila

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the common name for Alpha Ursae Minoris? Hint

Kochab

Mizar

Yildun

Polaris

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these is NOT a constellation? Hint

Orion

Delphinus

Sextans

Big Dipper

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these stars is not in the constellation Orion? Hint

Rigel

Betelgeuse

Kochab

Bellatrix

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ophiuchus is one of the constellations. What is Ophiuchus? Hint

The Boy Who was Bitten by a Snake

The River in the Sky

The Serpent Bearer

The Snake Charmer

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is not a star? Hint

Kelb al Rai

Bishkek

Kochab

Achernar

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Question 10 of 10

10. What constellation is the star Nizari in? Hint

It is not a star

Caprio

Sextans

Berin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is another name for the Little Bear?

Answer: Ursa Minor

Ursa Major is the big bear and Leo is the Lion.

2. What three stars form the Summer Triangle?

Answer: Deneb, Altair, and Vega

I hope you didn't pick Orion, Leo, and Ursa Major! They're constellations, not stars.

3. The star Vega is in which constellation?

Answer: Lyra (the Lyre)

Vega is Alpha Lyrae, meaning that it is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra.

4. Which constellation is the star Alshain in?

Answer: Aquila

The star Altair is also in this constellation. It is the eagle.

5. What is the common name for Alpha Ursae Minoris?

Answer: Polaris

Polaris is also known as the North Star. Kochab is one of the guard stars. And Mizar is a star in Ursa Major.

6. Which of these is NOT a constellation?

Answer: Big Dipper

This was a tricky question! The Big Dipper is not a constellation. It is a part of Ursa Major. It's called an asterism. The Little Dipper is a constellation by itself though!

7. Which of these stars is not in the constellation Orion?

Answer: Kochab

Kochab is in Ursa Minor. It is one of the guard stars.

8. Ophiuchus is one of the constellations. What is Ophiuchus?

Answer: The Serpent Bearer

The River is called Eridanus. The other two are not really constellations!

9. Which of these is not a star?

Answer: Bishkek

This one is also a tricky question! Bishkek is actually the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. It's just really easy for me to remember this place for some reason.

10. What constellation is the star Nizari in?

Answer: It is not a star

Nizari is just a name I made up. Caprio and Berin are not constellations. I hope you didn't pick them. Sextans is the sextant. This is the end of the quiz. I hope you enjoyed it and don't forget to try the second one if you did well!(or not so well)

Source: Author m_paganini

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