Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn can be seen with the naked eye. NCERT Book Curiosity Science Class 6 Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 12
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Venus is easy to identify because it is very bright, making it the third brightest object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon. Class 6 Curiosity Science Chapter 12 Beyond Earth Session 2024-2025.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet because, in 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the criteria for planets and Pluto, along with other small objects, is now classified as a dwarf planet. Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 12
The Himalayan Chandra Telescope is located at Hanle, Ladakh. Operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, it houses a 2-meter aperture optical-infrared telescope used for astronomical research, including observing distant stars, galaxies and cosmic phenomena.
India’s third mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-3, was launched on July 14, 2023. This mission aimed to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface and conduct scientific experiments to enhance our understanding of the Moon.