GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOLAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Constellations change shape and size.
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The stars are not fixed, but are constantly moving. If you factor out the daily arcing motion of the stars across the sky due to the earth’s rotation, you end up with a pattern of stars that seems to never change.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why does this happen? Not only does the earth rotate, but it also Orbitsaround the Sun. Where the Earth is located in its yearly orbit determines its seasonal constellations, because our perspective of the sky has changed. The appearance of the sky rotating is actually caused by the Rotationof the Earth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Constellation: The stars forming a group that has a recognisable shape of animals, human beings or other objects is called a constellation. These constellations appear to move from east to west. The shape of all constellations seen in the sky always remain the same.

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