Question

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?

Answer 1

(a) Constellations

(b) Ursa Major ; Great Bear

(c) No

(d) Seven

(e) Pole star