Cassiopeia


 
 
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Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia-  It is an another prominent constellation is visible from the northern hemisphere.A few bright stars of the constellation make it look like an M or W. It also contain two planetary nebulae.The Cassiopeia constellation is visible during winter in the early part of the night. It is thought to represent an ancient Queen named Cassiopeia seated on a chair.

                     

Orion : Orion prominent stars of this constellation are Betelgeuse and Rigel also called alpha Ori. The brightest star in the night sky, Sirius is very easy to locate with the help of the constellation Orion.Orion is also known as 'Hunter' . The indian name of Orion is 'Mriga'. the orion constellation is consists of 7 to 8 bright stars. The Orion constellation is visible in the sky during the winter season in the late evenings.

                                   

 

 

 

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) A few bright stars of the Cassiopeia constellation make it look like an M or W.

(b) A few bright stars of the Orion constellation make it look like an M or W.

(c) A few bright stars of the Ursa major constellation make it look like an M or W.

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct :

(a) The Indian name of orion is 'Kalpurush'. Orion is also known as 'Hunter' .

(b)  The Orion constellation is visible in the sky during the winter season in the late evenings.

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Cassiopeia  is a constellation is visible from the northern hemisphere.

(b) .A few bright stars of the Cassiopeia constellation make it look like an M or W.

(c) Orion prominent stars of this constellation are Betelgeuse and Rigel also called alpha Ori.

Right Option : D
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