Multiple Choice
In 1 year the apparent path of the Sun through the background of the stars passes through:
A) only the 12 zodiac constellations defined by the ancients.
B) the 12 zodiac constellations plus the constellation Ophiuchus.
C) only 11 of the original 12 zodiac constellations: The path no longer passes through Aries.
D) only the north circumpolar constellations.
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Q3: The line on the sky joining the
Q4: What is the significance of Polaris, the
Q5: The two bright stars in the constellation
Q6: As Earth rotates, the apparent motion of
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