Question

As observed by our ancestors, which of the following celestial bodies did not change their position with reference with each other?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Stars
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Sun
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Planets
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Moon

Answer 1

The correct option is A <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Stars

Our ancestors observed that planets moved slowly against the background of the stars. The stars which shone brightly did not change their position with reference to each other.