Stars and Constellations
Stars and Constellations: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Constellation, Orion, Cassiopeia and Stars etc.
Important Questions on Stars and Constellations
Polaris is a star that always appears at the same point in the night sky.
Why does Polaris appear at the same location over time?
Sirius is twice as large as the Sun. Why does it appear so small from the Earth?
What is the name used for this type of imaginary figures?
The pole star appears to be stationary when observed from the earth. This is because pole star is :
Why is the pole star used for navigational help?
Explain about direction of the pole star.
The pole star will not be fixed at a point.
Ursa-major is also known by the name of _____.
"Great Bear is a set of stars in a specific pattern in the northern hemisphere". Explain about this statement.
Which of the following is the other name for the 'Great bear'?
Great Bear is another name of Ursa-major.
How many zodiac constellations are there?
The people who live in the _____ hemisphere cannot see polestar.
Look up at the stars in the night sky. Are they all the same size, colour and brightness?
What are the groups of stars in the sky?
