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Explain how you can locate the Pole Star with the help of Ursa Major.

Solution

Pole star is situated at the end of the Ursa Major. If an imaginary straight line starting from the last two stars is extended towards the north direction, it will lead to the Pole Star.
Pole star is not too bright.

Some More Questions From Stars and Solar System Chapter

Which of the following is NOT a planet of the sun?

Phases of the moon occur because

The planet which is farthest from the Sun is __________.

The planet which appears reddish in colour is ________.

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

A celestial body that revolves around a planet is known as __________.

Shooting stars are actually not _________.

Asteroids are found between the orbits of and __.

Mark the following statement as true (T) or false (F):

Pole star is a member of the solar system.

Mercury is the smallest planet of the solar system.

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