The given figure shows the location of a star with respect to the constellation. Which star is illustrated in the given figure?

Sirius

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Vega

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Pole star

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The sun

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Solution

The correct option is A
Sirius

To locate Sirius, imagine a straight line passing through the three middle stars of Orion. Look along this line towards the east. This line will lead you to a very bright star. It is Sirius.

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Question 1

Morning star is the name given to

(a) pole star
(b) planet Jupiter
(c) star Sirius
(d) planet Venus

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