Autumn  2009  ASTRONOMY QUIZ ( A wonderful time of year to enjoy the night sky!)

What very bright planet rides high in the southeast sky this year? Jupiter Saturn Venus Mars

Which ringed planet has a golden glow high in the late evening sky? Jupiter Saturn Venus Mars

What bright asterism has 4 stars in it's geometric shape? SummerTriangle GreatSquare Pegasus Andromeda

Which constellation looks like a sideways "W"? Pegasus Andromeda Cassiopeia Perseus

Which neighbor galaxy can be seen faintly in the northwest sky (only on a perfect night)? M16 Andromeda Smoke-Ring Sombrero

Which phase of the moon is the New Moon Considered to be? First Tenth Twentieth Thirtieth

Which bright star is located by following the arc of the Big Dipper's handle? Capella Arcturus Vega Pollux

Which phase of the moon is not visible because it is entirely in the daytime sky? FirstQuarter Full LastQuarter New

What small open star cluster high in the sky is sometimes called "the seven sisters"? Pleiades Wild Duck Andromeda Crab

What is the correct name for the North Star? Pollux Castor Polaris Arturus

What bright planet is known for its Great Red Spot? Jupiter Saturn Venus Mars