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Tomando como referencia el cinturón de Orión, prolongando "Las Tres Marías" hacia el hemisferio Sur podemos reconocer fácilmente:Using Orion’s Belt (“Las Tres Marías”) as a reference and extending its line toward the Southern Hemisphere, we can easily recognize:
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Correct answer: a) Sirius.
Why it is correct
Extending the line of the three stars of Orion’s Belt (Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka, known in Spanish as 'Las Tres Marías') southeastward toward the southern sky points directly to Sirius (α Canis Majoris), the brightest star in the night sky.
Why the others are not
- b) Polaris is found from Ursa Major or Cassiopeia near the north celestial pole.
- c) The Southern Cross lies far south (δ ≈ −60°) and is not aligned with Orion’s Belt.
- d) Arcturus (in Boötes) is found by following the arc of the handle of the Big Dipper.
How to work it out in the exam
- Extend Orion’s Belt ('Las Tres Marías') toward the south-east → Sirius.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de julio · CY Test 2 · question 8 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de julio · CY Test 3 · question 2 Official paper · Official answer key
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