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Grouping stars based on a pattern is called a ____.
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constellation
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There are ___ official constellations.
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88
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The North Star is also called ___.
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Polaris
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___ ____ are constellations that seem to revolve around the North Star during the year.
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circumpolar constellations
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What are the two biggest stars in the constellation, Orion?
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Betelgeuse and Rigel
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What is the difference between astrology and astronomy?
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Astrology is the use of horoscopes to guide people falsely, while astronomy is the scientific study of stars.
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