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This tool shows the cardinal directionsastrolabecompasssextanttelescope - 2. Multiple ChoiceThis navigational tool measure the height of the horizon to an object in space to help explorers plot their location.astrolabecompasssextanttelescope
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThis tool is used by astronomers to make faint, faraway objects appear brighter and closer.astrolabecompasssextanttelescope
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThis navigational tool measure the height of the horizon to an object in space to help explorers plot their location.astrolabecompasssextanttelescope
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen would an astronomer most likely use a telescope?to view the types of clouds in the skyto study the characteristics of a planet in our solar systemto measure the amount of sunlight Earth receivesto view objects across the ocean
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich description correctly describes constellations?the group of planets that are found within our solar systemall of the stars in our galaxya collection, or group, of stars that create a pattern or imagea person who studies astronomy
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy do constellations appear to "move" throughout the year?stars rotate in the skyEarth's rotation
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAlso known as the "big bear" and contains the Big DipperUrsa MajorUrsa MinorOrion
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAlso known as the "little bear" and contains the Little DipperUrsa MajorUrsa MinorOrion
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAlso known as "the hunter"Ursa MajorUrsa MinorOrion
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