How many horizons does the star wheel show?
4
Stars appear to move from _____ to _____?
South to North
East to West
West to East
North to South
A star trail is a photograph that shows stars not moving
False
True
The Earth rotates from ____ to _____.
North to South
East to West
West to East
South to North
What is a horizon?
Where the sky and ground meet
Set star wheel for Nov 1 @ 9PM. Name one constellation near the eastern horizon
Orion or Eridanus
Set star wheel for Nov 1 @ 9PM. Name one constellation near the northern horizon.
Ursa Major or Bootes
What are the horizons on the star wheel?
Northern, eastern, western, southern
On the star wheel, brighter stars appear bigger. Which constellation would be easier to see- Cassiopeia or Cepheus?
Cassiopeia
Around what time on your birthday will you see your Zodiac constellation in the sky?
Around 5PM
How many seasons are there?
4
Set the star wheel for midnight on August 10. What is the smallest constellation?
Delphinius
Name one of the constellations that are always in the sky (no repeating)
Ursa major, Ursa minor, Draco, Cassiopeia, Cepheus
Star maps show stars at a future date
True
False
Star maps show stars at a future, present, or past date.
True
False
Name the seasons
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Set the star wheel for midnight on July 15. What is the most southern constellation?
Sagittarius
Name one of the constellations that are always in the sky (no repeating)
Ursa major, Ursa minor, Draco, Cassiopeia, Cepheus
What is the longest constellation in the sky?
Hydra
Name one of the constellations that are always in the sky (no repeating)
Ursa major, Ursa minor, Draco, Cassiopeia, Cepheus
Set the star wheel for midnight on March 15. What is the most western constellation?
Canis Major
Set the star wheel for 1AM on March 25. What is the most eastern constellation?
Scorpius
Set the star wheel for midnight on March 15. Which horizon is near Canis Major?
Western Horizon