1. SC: Star Maps & Constellations
Review Questions
Jan 3, 2011

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Question 1
Under ideal circumstance, the faintest magnitude the eye can see is?
(a)
(b) 0
(c) 1
(d) 5
(e) 6

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Question 2
Who first came up with 60 seconds to the minute and 60 minutes to the hour?
(a) Babylonians
(b) Egyptians
(c) Romans
(d) Chinese
(e) Greeks

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Question 3
Which was not one of the first 4 constellations mapped by the ancients?
(a) Taurus
(b) Scorpio
(c) Aquarius
(d) Orion
(e) Leo

5. They ALL are part of the story5
Question 4
Which constellation is NOT a part of the Orion story?
(a) Canis Major
(b) Scorpio
(c) Sagittarius
(d) Lepus
(e) Ophiuchus
They ALL are part of the story

6. Question 5 How many constellations are there? (a) 12 (b) 48 (c) 526
Question 5
How many constellations are there?
(a) 12
(b) 48
(c) 52
(d) 88
(e) 360

7. Question 6 The 3rd brightest star in Orion would be most likely called7
Question 6
The 3rd brightest star in Orion would be most likely called
(a) Orion C
(b) 3-Orionis
(c)  Orionis
(d) ceti Orionis
(e) none of these

8. Question 7 Who first came up with 360 degrees to a circle?8
Question 7
Who first came up with 360 degrees to a circle?
(a) Babylonians
(b) Egyptians
(c) Arabic Astronomers
(d) Chinese
(e) Greeks

9. Question 8 Celestial Latitude is called: (a) Right Ascension9
Question 8
Celestial Latitude is called:
(a) Right Ascension
(b) Hour Angle
(c) Equinoctial
(d) Firmament
(e) Declination

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Question 9
One hour of right ascension is equivalent to how many degrees (at the equator)?
(a) 1
(b) 4
(c) 12
(d) 15
(e) 60

11. Question 10 Which is the Right Ascension of the South Celestial Pole?11
Question 10
Which is the Right Ascension of the South Celestial Pole?
(a) -90°
(b) 0 hours
(c) -180°
(d) 0°
(e) none of these
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