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The Night Sky Trivia Quiz

This quiz is regarding the position of some of the constellations in the northern hemisphere's night sky. All information was verified by "How to Identify Night Sky" by Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion. Enjoy. And please rate me!

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

Author
nannabelle

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
174,624

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1345

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 174 (10/10), bakeryfarm (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Plough is also known as... Hint

Andromeda

The Little Dipper

The Big Dipper

Cassiopeia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Cassiopeia resembles what letter? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Orion is situated just below which two Zodiac constellations? Hint

Gemini and Cancer

Taurus and Gemini

Taurus and Aries

It is located ABOVE the Zodiac line.

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Northern Crown is more scientifically known as: Hint

Corona Borealis

Bootes

The Northern Crown is the only name.

Crater

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Question 5 of 10

5. Castor and Pollux are 2 of the brightest stars in which constellation? Hint

Hercules

Leo

Gemini

Orion

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Question 6 of 10

6. Leo Minor is a seperate constellation from Leo.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. The star Vega lies in which constellation?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Brocchi's cluster is also known as: Hint

the Coathanger

the Cup

the Hook

the Arrow

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Question 9 of 10

9. Taurus is best known for which two clusters? Hint

Hyades and Pleiades

Pleiades and Brocchi's

Wild Duck and Praesepe

Hyades and Praesepe

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Question 10 of 10

10. Virgo's brightest star is: Hint

Sirius

Rigel

Alpha Centauri

Spica

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Plough is also known as...

Answer: The Big Dipper

In Britain, the Little Dipper is known only as Ursa Minor and the Little Bear.

2. Cassiopeia resembles what letter?

Answer: W

Cassiopeia can be found by imagining a line from the 3rd star in the handle of the Big Dipper through Polaris (the 1st star in the handle of the Little Dipper) and on to the center peak of Cassiopeia.

3. Orion is situated just below which two Zodiac constellations?

Answer: Taurus and Gemini

Orion can be seen from most of Earth and is dominant during the winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

4. The Northern Crown is more scientifically known as:

Answer: Corona Borealis

Corona Borealis is located next to Hercules.

5. Castor and Pollux are 2 of the brightest stars in which constellation?

Answer: Gemini

The twins were actually half-brothers born to Queen Leda of Sparta.

6. Leo Minor is a seperate constellation from Leo.

Answer: True

Leo Minor was named by Johannes Hevelius in 1687.

7. The star Vega lies in which constellation?

Answer: Lyra

Vega is circumpolar (altitude equal to observer's latitude) at latitudes greater than 52 degrees North.

8. Brocchi's cluster is also known as:

Answer: the Coathanger

Brocchi's cluster is a small cluster of stars located between Sagitta and Vulpecula.

9. Taurus is best known for which two clusters?

Answer: Hyades and Pleiades

Taurus is also known for Aldebaran, a star which is orange.

10. Virgo's brightest star is:

Answer: Spica

This star's name represents an ear of grain.

Source: Author nannabelle

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