GSEB Solutions for Class 6 Science and Technology – Night Sky

GSEB Solutions for Class 6 Science and Technology – Night Sky (English Medium)

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Exercise 14:

Solution 1(a):
The star cluster shown in the given figure resembles the shape of a dipper used to drink water and is hence called the ‘Big Dipper’.

Solution 1(b):
There are seven stars in the Big Dipper constellation.

Exercise 15:

Solution 1(a):
The star cluster shown in the given figure resembles the shape of the letter ‘M’ or ‘W’ and is known as ‘Cassiopeia’.

Solution 1(b):
There are five bright stars in the constellation-Cassiopeia.

Exercise 18:

Solution 1:

1. The number of stars in Big Dipper is seven.
2. The shape of Cassiopeia is like letter ‘M’ or ‘W’.
3. Pole star is always in north direction.

Solution 2.1:
With the help of the pole star we can see the ‘Cassiopeia’ and ‘Big Dipper’.

Solution 2.2:
‘Sirius (Vyadha)’ is also known as ‘Shikari‘.