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Which constellation is Cassiopeia?

Option A

Option B

Option C

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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.

Which group of stars is represented by the line image on the right?

Orion

Scorpius

Cygnus

Ursa Major

Orion the Hunter is known for two navigational stars. Which pair of stars are they?

Betelgeuse and Rigel

Betelgeuse and Deneb

Rigel and Polaris

Polaris and Deneb

The night sky is filled with images of wild animals. Which animal is the circled constellation named after?

scorpion

serpent

snake

salamander

What is the other name for the constellation seen here?

the Southern Dipper

the Southern Cross

the Northern Cross

the Northern Dipper

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