Cosmic Treasures: Stars and Constellations Quiz

Venus is often referred to as the 'Evening Star' when it appears in the western sky after sunset or the 'Morning Star' when it appears in the eastern sky before sunrise.

Proxima Centauri is the closest star to our solar system, located about 4.2 light-years away.

Lyra is a constellation shaped like a 'W' and is home to the bright star Vega.

Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, located in the constellation Canis Major.

Ursa Major is a constellation known as the 'Big Dipper' and is easily recognizable in the northern hemisphere.

Polaris is the star that marks the North Celestial Pole and is often referred to as the 'North Star'.

Orion is a constellation shaped like a hunter and is easily recognizable by its three stars that form Orion's Belt.

The Pleiades star cluster is located in the constellation Taurus.

Cassiopeia is a constellation known as the 'Queen' and is easily recognizable by its W-shape.

Sirius is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major and is also the brightest star in the night sky.

Draco is a constellation shaped like a dragon and is home to the star Thuban, which was once the North Star.

Arcturus is the brightest star in the constellation Boötes.

Ursa Minor is a constellation known as the 'Little Dipper' and is located near the North Star, Polaris.

Altair is the brightest star in the constellation Aquila.

Cetus is a constellation shaped like a fish and is home to the star Fomalhaut.