Question

Draw simple diagrams to show the positions of the main stars of the constellation
(i) Ursa major
(ii) Orion

Answer 1

Hint: In this question draw the sketches of the two prominent stars and describe the total number of stars in Ursa and Orion, describe their shape and provide the details about the time of the year in which these stars are clearly visible in the sky.

Complete answer:
(i) As we know Ursa Major is a constellation (A constellation is a group of stars that appears to form a pattern or picture) in the northern sky. It is known as the Great Bear, and it is one of the oldest constellations, which is associated with ancient mythologies. Ursa Major is primarily known from the asterism of its main seven stars, which has been called the Big Dipper. The seven main stars of this constellation are easy to detect even from locations that are not completely dark. A dipper is a long handled spoon or pot. Joining the stars of this constellation makes a big dipper.

(ii) Now, we will talk about the Orion, it is another very famous constellation which is seen during winter in the late evenings. It is one of the most magnificent constellations in the sky. It also has seven or eight bright stars. It is also famous for the name Hunter. There are three middle stars which represent the belt of the hunter and another four bright stars are arranged in the form of a quadrilateral. There are eight primates that make up the Orion constellation.

Note: Ursa Major is visible throughout the year from most of the northern hemisphere and appears circumpolar above the mid-northern latitudes. From southern temperate latitudes, the main asterism is not visible, but the southern parts of the constellation can still be viewed.