All the stars move in the sky from east to west. Earth rotates about its axis and the pole star, which is situated in the direction of the earth’s axis. It does not appear to move. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
All the stars move in the sky from east to west. Earth rotates about its axis and the pole star, which is situated in the direction of the earth’s axis. It does not appear to move.
The stars forming a group that has a recognisable shape is called a constellation. Examples: Great Bear, Orion, Cassiopeia and Leo Major. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
The stars forming a group that has a recognisable shape is called a constellation.
Examples: Great Bear, Orion, Cassiopeia and Leo Major.
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It is so large that about 1300 earths can be placed inside this giant planet. However, the mass of Jupiter is about 318 times that of our Earth. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
It is so large that about 1300 earths can be placed inside this giant planet. However, the mass of Jupiter is about 318 times that of our Earth.
Venus become visible after sunset that is why it is called evening star. It appears in the western horizon. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
Venus become visible after sunset that is why it is called evening star. It appears in the western horizon.
A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky is known as a Constellation. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky is known as a Constellation.
Do all the stars in the sky move? Explain.
All the stars move in the sky from east to west. Earth rotates about its axis and the pole star, which is situated in the direction of the earth’s axis. It does not appear to move. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
All the stars move in the sky from east to west. Earth rotates about its axis and the pole star, which is situated in the direction of the earth’s axis. It does not appear to move.
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
See lessName two objects other than planets which are members of the solar system.
Comets, Asteroids and Meteors. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
Comets, Asteroids and Meteors.
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
See lessWhat is a constellation? Name any two constellations.
The stars forming a group that has a recognisable shape is called a constellation. Examples: Great Bear, Orion, Cassiopeia and Leo Major. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
The stars forming a group that has a recognisable shape is called a constellation.
Examples: Great Bear, Orion, Cassiopeia and Leo Major.
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
See lessName the largest planet of the solar system.
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It is so large that about 1300 earths can be placed inside this giant planet. However, the mass of Jupiter is about 318 times that of our Earth. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
It is so large that about 1300 earths can be placed inside this giant planet. However, the mass of Jupiter is about 318 times that of our Earth.
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
See lessIn which part of the sky can you find Venus if it is visible as an evening star?
Venus become visible after sunset that is why it is called evening star. It appears in the western horizon. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
Venus become visible after sunset that is why it is called evening star. It appears in the western horizon.
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
See lessFill in the blanks: Asteroids are found between the orbits of _________ and _________.
Asteroids are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
Asteroids are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
See lessFill in the blanks: Shooting stars are actually not ____________.
Shooting stars are actually not Stars. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
Shooting stars are actually not Stars.
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
See lessFill in the blanks: A celestial body that revolves around a planet is known as __________.
A celestial body that revolves around a planet is known as Satellite. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
A celestial body that revolves around a planet is known as Satellite.
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
See lessFill in the blanks: A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky is known as a ____________.
A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky is known as a Constellation. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky is known as a Constellation.
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
See lessFill in the blanks: The planet which appears reddish in colour is ____________.
The planet which appears reddish in colour is Mars. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
The planet which appears reddish in colour is Mars.
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-17/
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