(meridian, horizon, twelve, nine, apparent, celestial, ecliptic)
(a) When seen from a great distance, the sky seems to be touching the ground along a circle. This circle is called the horizon.
(b) The ecliptic is used while defining the zodiac signs.
(c) Classified according to seasons, one season will have nine nakshatras.
(d) The rising of the sun in the east and its setting in the west is the apparent motion of the sun.
Question Answer
Q1: What are the primary components of nebulae where stars are formed?
Answer: Hydrogen and dust particles
Q2: What is the point on the celestial sphere directly above an observer’s head called?
Answer: Zenith
Q3: How many zodiac signs are there in Western astrology?
Answer: 12
Q4: How can you locate the Pole Star (Polaris) using constellations?
Answer: Use the constellation Saptarshi
Q5: What is Constellation?
Answer: A group of stars occupying a small portion of the celestial sphere is called a constellation. Some of these stars appear to form certain figures of animals, humans or objects.
