What role did stars play for travelers in the past?

Stars served as a natural GPS, helping travelers navigate by providing directions.

True or False: The presence of pollution enhances the visibility of stars in Nubra.

False. Pollution blocks the view of stars.

What is the significance of the night sky filled with stars for people like Yangdol and Dorjay?

It sparks curiosity and a sense of wonder about the universe.

Fill in the blank: People in Nubra connect stars to form ___ and patterns.

Pictures

How does connecting stars relate to imagination?

Connecting stars allows individuals to use their imagination to create shapes and images, resembling animals or objects.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the night sky in places with little pollution? A) Full of clouds B) Filled with bright stars C) Difficult to see D) Only visible during the day

B) Filled with bright stars

What are constellations and why were they significant for ancient navigation?

Constellations are groups of stars that form recognizable patterns in the sky. They were significant for ancient navigation because people used them to find their way at sea or on land before the invention of modern navigation tools.

Fill in the blanks: The stars in a constellation are often connected by ___ to make the pattern easier to see.

Imaginary lines

True or False: The International Astronomical Union (IAU) established official names for all constellations based on a single culture's perspective.

False. The IAU established official boundaries for constellations to organize various cultural perspectives, recognizing 88 constellations from different traditions.

Fill in the blank: Different cultures have their own names for star patterns, often based on their unique ___.

Stories

What are two examples of constellations mentioned that are associated with Orion?

Canis Major (the dog) and Taurus (the bull).

The Big Dipper is part of which larger constellation?

Ursa Major

True or False: The Pole Star moves across the night sky like other stars.

False. The Pole Star stays in the same spot in the sky.

What cultural significance does the Big Dipper hold in India?

In India, the Big Dipper is known as Saptaṛiṣhi and has various interpretations in different cultures.

Riddle: I am a star that always points North, never moving in the sky. What am I?

The Pole Star (Polaris)

Fill in the blank: Fishermen along the Konkan coast see the stars of the Big Dipper as a ___ with the last three stars forming the neck.

Boat

Which star patterns are commonly recognized in the night sky?

The Big Dipper and the Little Dipper

True or False: The Pole Star can be seen from any location on Earth at all times of the year.

False. The Pole Star cannot be seen from the southern part of Earth.