Star Constellations

This 10-question quiz takes you on a tour of the constellations and how astronomers organize the night sky.

You will answer a mix of fill-in-the-blank and true or false items, with prompts like How many official constellations are there? and What is the famous constellation whose brightest star is Rigel?

Here is a fact that surprises almost everyone: the Big Dipper is not actually a constellation at all, but an asterism, a recognizable star pattern sitting inside a larger constellation.

You will also learn who drew the official boundaries between them.

Recommended level: intermediate.

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Question 1

What is the famous constellation whose brightest star is the Rigel?

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What is the smallest constellation usually visible in the Southern Hemisphere?

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The IAU stands for International Astronomical Union.

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Who devised precise boundaries for the constellations?

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How many official constellations are there?

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___, called the Great Bear, is a constellation seen in the Northern Hemisphere.

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A constellation is made up of celestial bodies which are commonly ___.

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Big Dipper is a constellation.

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Chinese constellations are similar to the western constellations.

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What is the term used for star patterns which are not official constellations?

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