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Which statements describe constellations? Check all that apply.Constellations are the brightest stars found in a pattern.Constellations can be used for navigational purposes.Constellations can be found only in the Southern Hemisphere.Constellations are named patterns of stars seen in the night sky.Constellations are used by astronomers to locate objects in the night sky.

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Constellations are the brightest stars found in a pattern.
B
Constellations can be used for navigational purposes.
C
Constellations can be found only in the Southern Hemisphere.
D
Constellations are named patterns of stars seen in the night sky.
E
Constellations are used by astronomers to locate objects in the night sky.
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Orion the Hunter is known for two navigational stars. Which pair of stars are they?

A
Betelgeuse and Rigel
B
Betelgeuse and Deneb
C
Rigel and Polaris
D
Polaris and Deneb
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What is the other name for the constellation seen here?

A
the Southern Dipper
B
the Southern Cross
C
the Northern Cross
D
the Northern Dipper
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Which statements describe constellations? Check all that apply.Constellations are the brightest stars found in a pattern.Constellations can be used for navigational purposes.Constellations can be found only in the Southern Hemisphere.Constellations are named patterns of stars seen in the night sky.Constellations are used by astronomers to locate objects in the night sky.

A
Constellations are the brightest stars found in a pattern.
B
Constellations can be used for navigational purposes.
C
Constellations can be found only in the Southern Hemisphere.
D
Constellations are named patterns of stars seen in the night sky.
E
Constellations are used by astronomers to locate objects in the night sky.
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Orion the Hunter is known for two navigational stars. Which pair of stars are they?

A
Betelgeuse and Rigel
B
Betelgeuse and Deneb
C
Rigel and Polaris
D
Polaris and Deneb
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What is the other name for the constellation seen here?

A
the Southern Dipper
B
the Southern Cross
C
the Northern Cross
D
the Northern Dipper
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Which constellation is Cassiopeia?

A
[Image: A group of stars connected by lines form 2 perpend...]
Option A
B
[Image: A group of 18 stars connected by lines....]
Option B
C
[Image: A group of 5 stars connected by lines forming a W ...]
Option C

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