Constellations Video - The Universe TV Series

Question 1

How do we find the distance to the nearest stars?

Accepted Answer

by Parallax

Question 2

Why did ancient civilizations place importance on the zodiac?

Accepted Answer

It is on the ecliptic, the line/path our Sun takes each day

Question 3

We use Parallax/variable stars to measure distances in our galaxy, how do we determine the distance to other galaxies?

Accepted Answer

Supernova - Exploding Stars

Question 4

All stars are the same distance from us on a flat sky above us.

Accepted Answer

False - Stars are all different distances from us.

Question 5

What event did the Ancient Egyptians use to mark the Summer Solstice and the flooding of the Nile river?

Accepted Answer

The Dog Star, Sirius rising in the morning

Question 6

How many official constellations are there today, according to the International Astronomical Union?

Accepted Answer

88

Question 7

There were originally 13 Zodiac constellations, which one was dropped?

Accepted Answer

Orphichus

Question 8

Which star is the only one not part of a constellation?

Accepted Answer

Our Sun

Questions 8