Trivia Quiz on Celestial Navigation
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Chart your course by starlight in this fast-paced Celestial Navigation quiz. From Polaris to sextants and starry constellations, see if your crew can steer by the sky.
Welcome aboard a team-ready challenge that blends astronomy, seafaring lore, and classic navigation know‑how. In this group trivia, you’ll identify the North Star, spot constellations like Pyxis and Volans, and recall how tools like the sextant help sailors measure the angle of the Sun and stars above the horizon. Perfect for icebreakers, stand-ups, classrooms, and game nights, you can duplicate this quiz with a single click and play it live on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, or in-person sessions. Mix players into crews, race to lock in answers, and see who can find “north” the fastest without a compass. Questions range from beginner-friendly to seasoned‑navigator, so everyone can contribute—ideal for timeboxed rounds, team relays, or a best‑of‑three regatta format. Raise the anchor, set your heading, and let the stars be your guide!
1. Where would you find Volans
A) Northern Sky – Const Flying Fish
B) Equatorial Sky – Const Flying Fish
C) Southern Sky – Const Flying Fish
D) Southern Sky – Constell Flying Fish
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2. As what is the north star also known
A) Kochab
B) Vega
C) Polaris
D) Sirius
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3. The Mariners Compass or Pyxis is what
A) A star
B) A galaxy
C) A planet
D) Constellation
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4. As what is Polaris also known
A) South Star
B) Morning Star
C) Guiding Star
D) North Star
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5. What Is A Sextant Used To Measure
A) The ship's speed through water
B) The time of day using celestial objects
C) The Angle Of The Sun Or Stars Above A Horizon
D) The depth of the ocean
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6. As what is the North Star also known?
A) Sirius
B) Betelgeuse
C) Polaris
D) Vega
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7. If you're in the northern hemisphere, Polaris, the North Star, can be found by looking which direction
A) South
B) East
C) North
D) West
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8. What device was used to determine a ship's latitude ?
A) Astrolabe
B) Chronometer
C) Compass
D) Sextant
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9. The North Star is also known as ________.
A) Sirius
B) Polaris
C) Betelgeuse
D) Vega
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10. As what is Polaris also known?
A) The Evening Star
B) North Star
C) Sirius
D) Venus
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11. If you're in the northern hemisphere, Polaris, the North Star, can be found by looking which direction?
A) North
B) East
C) South
D) West
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