Constellations


 
 
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Constellations

Constellations:

The stars which appear in the form of closed groups and form a recognizable shape  and pattern are called constellations. A close and careful observation of the stars on a clear night reveals that some of these stars appear to form some kind of patterns that appear to resemble some familiar shapes. Such a group of stars is known as a constellation. Some of easily recognizable constellations are Ursa Major (or Great Bar), Ursa Minor or laghu Saptarishi Orion and Scorpio, Orion and Scorpio.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Ursa Major is also known as laghu Saptarishi.

(b) Ursa Minor is also known as  laghu Saptarishi.

(c) Ursa Major is also known as the Big Dipper, the Great Bear or the Saptarishi. 

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Stars which appear in the form of closed groups and form a recognizable shape  and pattern are called _________________.

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Some of easily recognizable constellations are _________________.

Right Option : D
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