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on: Jul 27, 2018
Less formally defined groupings of stars are called __________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Earth's rotation axis ___________________ _ slowly so that in a few thousand years Polaris will no longer be the North Star.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

asterisms

Answer to Question 2

precesses


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