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What is the North star also known as?
What is the North star also known as?
- Saptarishi
- Pole Star (correct)
- Ursa Major
- Big Bear
What celestial bodies are lit by the light of stars and do not have their own heat and light?
What celestial bodies are lit by the light of stars and do not have their own heat and light?
- Comets
- Moons
- Planets (correct)
- Asteroids
What does the word 'planet' originate from?
What does the word 'planet' originate from?
- Greek word 'Planetai' meaning 'wanderers' (correct)
- Latin word 'Planus' meaning 'flat'
- Sanskrit word 'Planu' meaning 'round'
- Arabic word 'Planitarium' meaning 'celestial objects'
What pattern formed by stars is known as a constellation?
What pattern formed by stars is known as a constellation?
How can one locate the position of the Pole Star with the help of the Saptarishi?
How can one locate the position of the Pole Star with the help of the Saptarishi?
Which celestial body is a companion of our earth and moves around it?
Which celestial body is a companion of our earth and moves around it?
Why can't we see the moon and bright objects in the night sky during the day?
Why can't we see the moon and bright objects in the night sky during the day?
Which term describes celestial bodies that are very big and hot, made up of gases, and emit their own heat and light?
Which term describes celestial bodies that are very big and hot, made up of gases, and emit their own heat and light?
What is a New moon night also known as?
What is a New moon night also known as?
What distinguishes some celestial bodies from others in terms of their twinkling appearance in the night sky?
What distinguishes some celestial bodies from others in terms of their twinkling appearance in the night sky?
When can you see the full moon?
When can you see the full moon?
Which celestial body is described as a star in the text?
Which celestial body is described as a star in the text?
