Science

Stars and the Solar System

Question:

What is a constellation? Name any two constellations.

Answer:

A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognisable pattern in the sky. The two well known constellations are Ursa Major and Orion.
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Stars and the Solar System

Q 1.

Boojho made the following sketch of the solar system. Is the sketch correct? If not correct it.

Q 2.

Name the largest planet of the solar system.

Q 3.

Name two objects other than planets which are members of the solar system.

Q 4.

Draw sketches to show the relative position of prominent stars in (a) Ursa Major and (b) Orion

Q 5.

In which part of the sky can you find Venus if it is visible as an evening star?

Q 6.

What is a constellation? Name any two constellations.

Q 7.

Do all the stars in the sky move? Explain.

Q 8.

Explain how you can locate the Pole Star with the help of Ursa Major.

Q 9.

Why is the distance between stars expressed in light years? What do you understand by the statement that a star is eight light years away from the Earth?