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a) Constellation X can be used for locating Star Sirius because it is an Orion and Sirius is located close to it.
Orion is one of the magnificent constellation in the sky. It consists of 7 bright stars. Among them 4 appears to be arranged in the form of quadrilateral. The star Sirius is located close to Orion. To locate Sirius,imagine a straight line passing through three middle stars of Orion. This line will lead to very bright star. It is Sirius.
b) Constellation Y can be used for locating the Pole Star because it is Ursa Major.
It is another prominent constellation. It is made up of 7 stars in northern celestial hemisphere. Another name for it is Big Dipper or The Great Bear. Hindu Mythology regards seven star in Ursa Major as representing seven Rishis(Saints). Hence,Hindi name for it is Saptrishi.
c) i) Ursa Major and Ursa Minor constellations are usually visible during the Spring Season.
ii) Cassiopeia is another prominent constellation in the northern sky. It looks like distorted form of W or M letter. It is visible during Winter
d) Star A is Betalgeuse and star B is Rigel
Betalgeuse is one of the largest star situated on one corner of Orion and Rigel is another bright star located on its opposite corner.
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Explanation:
- constellation x is Orion
- constellation y is Ursa major
- constellation z is Cassiopeia
a. Orion is the constellation that helps to find Sirius ,
a. Orion is the constellation that helps to find Sirius ,Sirius can be found by extending the imaginary line passing through the three stars in the middle of the constellation .
b. Ursa major is the constellation that helps to find
pole star, look at the ursa major look at 2 stars at the end of ursa major Imagine a straight line passing through these 2 stars. this show you pole star and pole star is not so bright.
c. (i) Ursa major and Ursa minor can be seen in the sky in spring season
(ii) Cassiopeia can be seen in the sky in the winter season
d. star A is Betalgeuse and star B is Rigel
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