Get started!

  • Stage 1

    Answer 4 out of 5 questions correctly.

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and admired the stars? You're not alone! Throughout history, people have studied
constellations.
A constellation is an area in the sky that contains many stars.
For thousands of years, people have grouped stars within constellations into shapes. These shapes have helped people navigate and mark the passage of time.
constellations in the night sky
a woman observing the night sky through a telescope
"A woman looking at the stars and planets through a telescope" by Gary Corbett, Alamy Stock Photo
Constellations contain groups of stars that form distinct shapes and patterns.
Scientists often use telescopes to study the stars and other objects in space.
Today, astronomers divide the night sky into 88 constellations. These constellations allow scientists to easily locate and study objects in space.
Select all the true statements.
ref_doc_title.

Confetti

Jumping to stage 1 of 1

Excellent!

Now entering the Challenge Zone—are you ready?

Teacher tools