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Explain the importance of stars for the people in ancient times.

Solution

The ancient people found the night sky to be very useful to find the direction. The position of pole star remained fixed in the north sky and it indicated North direction. As the stars change their position with time, it has been possible to find the time with relative position of stars.

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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