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:
- The number of stars in Big Dipper is seven.
- The shape of Cassiopeia is like letter ‘M’ or ‘W’.
- 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‘.