NYC Tour Guide Practice Test

Why is it sometimes said that the constellations on the ceiling are best viewed by God?

1. They are holographic projections

2. They are only visible during daytime

3. They are painted in glow-in-the-dark paint

4. They are painted backwards. (Except for Orion)

The correct answer is: They are painted backwards. (Except for Orion)

The correct answer is D. It is sometimes said that the constellations on the ceiling are best viewed by God because they are painted backwards. When looking at a ceiling with constellations painted on it, they appear reversed from how we see them in the night sky. The exception mentioned in the answer, Orion, is an important symbol in many cultures and is often depicted accurately to match its appearance in the sky. This reversal is why it is believed that these constellations are best viewed from a divine perspective. Options A, B, and C are not correct because they do not provide an accurate explanation for why the constellations on the ceiling are said to be best viewed by God.