Constellations
Constellations: Overview
Through this topic, we will understand that a constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible twinkling stars forms a perceived pattern. Visual content is provided through illustration.
Important Questions on Constellations
What is Ursa Minor and where it is located? Name any stars of it?
_____(Ursa Major/Ursa Minor) is a large constellation which covers a large part of the sky.
A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky is known as _____.
The Orion constellation looks like the shape of a _____.
Can we get a particular shape by joining some stars. Draw a diagram of stars.
Here is the definition of an important term from the glossary of space terms. Choose the correct term for the given description.
(meteorite, spacewalk, cosmology, probe, solar flares, astronomer, galaxy, revolve, constellation, capsule, rotate, escape velocity)
A grouping of stars which have been given names by ancient astronomers because of the way they look: _____
Give one word for the following.
A pattern formed by stars.
How many prominent stars are in the Ursa Major?
Orion is seen during _____ season. (winter/ summer)
Draw diagrams of Great Bear, Orion, Cassiopeia & Leo Major?
What are constellations? How many constellations are there?
