X is a group of stars which is visible during the summer season in the early part of the night. It can be seen clearly in the month of April in the northern part of the sky. It resembles a bowl with a handle. It also resembles a big kite with a tail.
(a) What is the general name of groups of stars like X?
(b) Write any two names of X.
(c) Is it a part of our solar system?
(d) How many bright stars are usually observed in X?
(e) Which famous star can be located in the sky with the help of X?
(a) Constellations.
(b) Ursa major, Great bear.
(c) No. Constellations are made up from other stars. So, it is not a part of our solar system.They are a part of our galaxy.
(d) Seven to eight bright stars are usually observed in a constellation.
(e) Pole Star can be located in the sky.
What is solar system? Name the planets situated between the sun and the earth.
Why do stars appear to us like points, whereas sun looks bigger?
What are the phases of the Moon? Explain with the help of diagram.
(a) In which direction do stars appear to move in the sky?
(b) Why do they appear to move in this direction?
