Question

1. the patterns of stars and the space around them are called ___.

o constellations
o galaxies
o parallax
o phases

Explanation:

• Constellations: These are patterns of stars and the space around them that have been named and recognized by different cultures.
• Galaxies: A galaxy is a large system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity. It is not just about the pattern of stars.
• Parallax: Parallax is the apparent shift in the position of an object when viewed from different angles. It is a method used in astronomy to measure distances, not a term for star patterns.
• Phases: Phases usually refer to the different appearances of celestial bodies like the Moon (e.g., new moon, full moon) due to their position relative to the Sun and Earth. It is not related to star patterns.

Answer:

constellations