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Aries, Capricorn, Virgo are part of this group of 12 constellations.

Zodiac Constellations.

What is an asterism?

Patterns of stars seen in Earth's sky that are not part of the official constellations.

What constellation is this?

Draco the Dragon!

List 6 of the Zodiac constellations.

Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius, Scorpius, Taurus, Virgo

Which constellation is this?

Orion

What is this called?

celestial sphere

What is a constellation?

A group of celestial bodies/stars that appear to form patterns in the sky.

List 4 features of a celestial sphere.

bright stars 88 regions/borders of constellation celestial poles celestial equator ecliptic

Who introduced the earliest naming system in his catalog in 1603?

Johann Bayer

What does IAU stand for?

International Astronomical Union

Between sunset and sunrise, how many points of light can be seen?

3000

How many constellations are there?

88

What is this?

An asterism the Big Dipper