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What Are Constellations?

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Q. 8 of Quiz-1849 (Que-ID : 3998)

What Are Constellations?

  • A group of stars that appears to form a pattern or picture
  • Small chunks of ice and rock come from the outer edge of the solar system
  • Collection of billions of stars
  • Small irregularly shaped rocks made up of metal or minerals

Ans → (a)A group of stars that appears to form a pattern or picture

Explanation → A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms a perceived pattern or outline.

This question is taken from this post → General Awareness Quiz on Physical Geography - attemp/practice


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