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Quiz about Constellation Abbreviations 2
Quiz about Constellation Abbreviations 2

Constellation Abbreviations #2 Quiz


Here are some more constellation abbreviations. These abbreviations are used by both professional and amateur astronomers. When preparing a list of objects to observe, it is easier to use the abbreviation of the constellation.

A multiple-choice quiz by almach. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
almach
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
53,682
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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1510
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the three-letter astronomical designation for the constellation Ara? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Auriga? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Canis Minor? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Centaurus? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Corvus? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Gemini? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Hydrus? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the astronomical abbreviation for the constellation Leo? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Piscis Austrinus? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Pisces? Hint



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1. What is the three-letter astronomical designation for the constellation Ara?

Answer: Ara

You had to get this one right! Ara, the Altar, was once part of the constellations of Centaurus and Lupus. For such a small constellation, it has quite a few nice clusters.
2. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Auriga?

Answer: Aur

Auriga, the Charioteer, contains the bright star Capella, which is the brightest star to the celestial north pole. Three interesting open clusters, M36, M37 and M38 are contained in this constellation.
3. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Canis Minor?

Answer: CMi

Canis Minor, the Little Dog, contains the bright star, Procyon. Procyon is one of the stars that make up the winter triangle, Betelgeuse and Sirius are the other two stars of the winter triangle.
4. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Centaurus?

Answer: Cen

Centaurus, the Centaur, covers over 1,000 square degrees of sky, one of the largest constellations. The Alpha Centauri star system (A, B and Proxima)is contained in this constellation. Proxima Centauri is the closest star to our Sun.
5. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Corvus?

Answer: Crv

Corvus, the Crow, is another small constellation, that rides on the back of Hydra, the Water Serpent.
6. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Gemini?

Answer: Gem

Gemini, the Twins, is another ecliptic constellation. Although Castor is the second brightest star it is designated alpha and Pollux, the brightest star in the constellation is designated beta. This constellation contains the bright open cluster M35.
7. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Hydrus?

Answer: Hyi

Hydrus, the Water Snake, not to be confused with Hydra, the Sea Serpent, is another small constellation and was created by Johann Bayer in his 1603 star atlas.
8. What is the astronomical abbreviation for the constellation Leo?

Answer: Leo

Leo, the Lion, is an ancient constellation. The Sumerians, Babylonians, Greeks, Persians, Romans and Syrians all saw a Lion. The Chinese saw a horse. Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation, is known as the 'little king'. There are many fine galaxies in this constellation as well as many nice double stars.
9. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Piscis Austrinus?

Answer: PsA

Piscis Austrinus, the Southern Fish, has been around since classical Greek times. This constellation contains the first magnitude star Formalhaut, it is the only 1st magnitude star in this region of the sky.
10. What is the abbreviation for the constellation Pisces?

Answer: Psc

Pisces, the Fish, is another ecliptic constellation. This constellation has been known since ancient times. There are no bright stars and only one Messier object, M74 a spiral galaxy within its borders.
Source: Author almach

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