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Multiple choice geography night sky types of galaxies galaxies constellations

Which of the following constellation contains the Pole Star?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Pleides

  4. Orion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ursa Minor is located at the north celestial pole and contains the famous Little Dipper asterism, with Polaris, the North Star, located at the end of the dipper handle.

Multiple choice geography night sky types of galaxies galaxies constellations

A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky is known as a _____. 

  1. $Constellation$

  2. $Saptrishi$

  3. $Planet$

  4. $Satellite$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A constellation is a group of stars that appear to form a recognizable pattern or shape in the night sky as viewed from Earth.