I’m a map of the stars, but I can’t be folded. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about how astronomers locate stars.
Answer
Star Map
Explanation
The celestial sphere is an imaginary sphere that helps astronomers map the positions of celestial objects.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Star Map.
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