Which statements describe constellations? Check all that apply.

Question

Constellations are the brightest stars found in a pattern.
Constellations can be used for navigational purposes.
Constellations can be found only in the Southern Hemisphere.
Constellations are named patterns of stars seen in the night sky.
Constellations are used by astronomers to locate objects in the night sky.

Answer 1

The following statements describe constellations:

1. Constellations can be used for navigational purposes.
2. Constellations are named patterns of stars seen in the night sky.
3. Constellations are used by astronomers to locate objects in the night sky.

The first statement is misleading; while constellations often include some of the brightest stars, they are not exclusively made of the brightest stars but rather a pattern of stars. The third statement is incorrect because constellations can be observed in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.