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Quiz about Stars and Constellations
Quiz about Stars and Constellations

Stars and Constellations Multiple Choice Quiz | Astronomy


Do you know where the stars are? This quiz tests your knowledge of what stars are in which constellations. This should be easy for Astronomy buffs.

A multiple-choice quiz by almach. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
almach
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
47,089
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2011
Last 3 plays: volkswagen06 (4/10), Guest 174 (10/10), rainbowriver (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Sirius is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Vega is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Altair is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Canopus is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Deneb is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Capella is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Antares is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Arcturus is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Betelgeuse is in what Constellation? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Aldebaran is in what Constellation? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Sirius is in what Constellation?

Answer: Canis Major

Sirius is the brightest star in our night sky. It is about 8 light years away.
2. Vega is in what Constellation?

Answer: Lyra

Vega is the brightest star in Lyra. It is about 25 light years away.
3. Altair is in what Constellation?

Answer: Aquila

Altair is about 16 light years away.
4. Canopus is in what Constellation?

Answer: Carina

Canopus is the second brightest star in our night sky, it is about 100 light years away.
5. Deneb is in what Constellation?

Answer: Cygnus

Deneb is a Supergiant star, some 1600 light years away. Deneb along with Vega and Altair form the Summer Triangle.
6. Capella is in what Constellation?

Answer: Auriga

Capella is about 45 light years away and is the closest of the brightest stars to the (North) Pole.
7. Antares is in what Constellation?

Answer: Scorpius

Antares is a Red Giant, over 500 light years away from us.
8. Arcturus is in what Constellation?

Answer: Bootes

Arcturus is a relatively nearby star at 36 light years away.
9. Betelgeuse is in what Constellation?

Answer: Orion

Betelgeuse is another red giant star.
10. Aldebaran is in what Constellation?

Answer: Taurus

Aldebaran is another red giant star about 68 light years distant.
Source: Author almach

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