8Th Crosby Science Chapter 1 1.2

Front 1

Another name for the Northern Star is _______, is often used to the mark the seasons.

Back 1

Polaris

Front 2

The __ __ ____ is an imaginary line that goes from pole to pole.

Back 2

axis of rotaion

Front 3

The ends of the axis of rotation are called ____ poles.

Back 3

celestial poles

Front 4

Stars that appear to travel in a circle around the celestrial poles are called ______.

Back 4

circumpolar

Front 5

A set of stars in a particular pattern are called ____.

Back 5

constellations

Front 6

There are ___ constellations.

Back 6

88

Front 7

What three constellations have guided mariners (sailors) across the seas?
1
2
3

Back 7

1. Big Dipper
2. Little Dipper
3. Cassiopeia

Front 8

The Great Bear constellation is also known as __ ___.

Back 8

Ursa Major

Front 9

The Little Bear constellation is also known as ___ ____ and __ ___.

Back 9

Ursa Minor and Little Dipper

Front 10

What star will eventually replace Polaris as the North Star?

Back 10

Gamma Cephei

Front 11

What constellation resembles a M or W?

Back 11

Cassiopeia

Front 12

In which two constellations is the Great Square found?

Back 12

1.Andromeda
2.Pegasus

Front 13

What is the brightest of all constellations?

Back 13

Orion

Front 14

What are the two brightest stars in Orion?
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2

Back 14

1. Betelgeuse
2.Rigel

Front 15

What is the brightest star in the heavens and what constellation is it found?

Back 15

Sirius, and it is found in the constellation, Canis Major

Front 16

___ is a brilliant blue star, considered the brightest summer star.

Back 16

Vega

Front 17

The __ ___ is one of the most familiar constellations in the Southern Hemisphere.

Back 17

Southern Cross