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Illuminating the Night: Stars and Constellations Trivia Challenge

Description: Welcome to the 'Illuminating the Night: Stars and Constellations Trivia Challenge'! Get ready to test your knowledge about the celestial wonders that adorn our night sky. From the brightest stars to the most fascinating constellations, this quiz will take you on a journey through the cosmos.
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Which star is the closest to Earth?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Proxima Centauri

  4. Betelgeuse


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Proxima Centauri is the closest star to Earth, located just 4.2 light-years away.

What is the name of the brightest star in the night sky?

  1. Polaris

  2. Sirius

  3. Vega

  4. Arcturus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sirius, also known as the 'Dog Star', is the brightest star visible from Earth.

Which constellation is home to the North Star?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Cassiopeia

  4. Orion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The North Star, also known as Polaris, is located in the constellation Ursa Minor.

What is the name of the largest constellation in the night sky?

  1. Hydra

  2. Ursa Major

  3. Virgo

  4. Centaurus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hydra is the largest constellation in the night sky, covering an area of over 1300 square degrees.

Which constellation is known for its distinctive 'W' shape?

  1. Cassiopeia

  2. Gemini

  3. Orion

  4. Taurus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cassiopeia is a constellation in the northern hemisphere known for its distinctive 'W' shape.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the Pleiades star cluster?

  1. Taurus

  2. Gemini

  3. Orion

  4. Leo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pleiades star cluster is located in the constellation Taurus.

Which constellation is home to the star Betelgeuse?

  1. Orion

  2. Taurus

  3. Gemini

  4. Canis Major


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star located in the constellation Orion.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Vega?

  1. Lyra

  2. Cygnus

  3. Aquila

  4. Delphinus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vega is a bright star located in the constellation Lyra.

Which constellation is known for its distinctive 'V' shape?

  1. Taurus

  2. Gemini

  3. Virgo

  4. Sagittarius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taurus is a constellation in the northern hemisphere known for its distinctive 'V' shape.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Arcturus?

  1. Boötes

  2. Ursa Major

  3. Ursa Minor

  4. Draco


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arcturus is a bright star located in the constellation Boötes.

Which constellation is home to the star Spica?

  1. Virgo

  2. Libra

  3. Scorpius

  4. Sagittarius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spica is a bright star located in the constellation Virgo.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Altair?

  1. Aquila

  2. Cygnus

  3. Lyra

  4. Delphinus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Altair is a bright star located in the constellation Aquila.

Which constellation is known for its distinctive 'M' shape?

  1. Cassiopeia

  2. Gemini

  3. Orion

  4. Taurus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cassiopeia is a constellation in the northern hemisphere known for its distinctive 'M' shape.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Regulus?

  1. Leo

  2. Virgo

  3. Libra

  4. Scorpius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Regulus is a bright star located in the constellation Leo.

Which constellation is home to the star Antares?

  1. Scorpius

  2. Sagittarius

  3. Capricornus

  4. Aquarius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antares is a bright star located in the constellation Scorpius.

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