Ursa Minor


 
 
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Ursa Minor

Ursa Minor: It is also called the lesser bear one part of this constellation comprising a group of seven stars is called the little dipper.

1. Ursa Minor is among the 48 constellations first listed by the Greco - Roman astronomer.

2. Ursa Minor remains among the 88 modern constellations where it holds the 56th palce in terms of size, covering around 256 square degrees.

3. The constellation of Ursa Minor is home to the North Pole Star, Polaris. Polaris is the brightest star in Ursa Minor.

4. The constellation of Ursa Minor is among the oldest constellations in the sky.

                      

 

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) The constellation of Ursa Minor is among the latest constellations in the sky.

(b) Ursa minor is also called the lesser bear.

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Ursa Minor is among the 48 constellations first listed by the Greco - Roman astronomer.

(b) The constellation of Ursa Minor is among the oldest constellations in the sky.

(c) The constellation of Ursa Minor is among the recent constellations in the sky.

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Ursa minor is also called the lesser bear one part of this constellation comprising a group of ______________ stars is called the little dipper.

Right Option : D
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