Q1: Why can people in Nubra, Ladakh see so many stars at night?
Ans: The night sky in Nubra, Ladakh is clear and full of stars because there is no pollution blocking the view.
Q2: What helps travelers navigate at night in ancient times?
Ans: Stars
Q3: What are groups of stars that form patterns called?
Ans: Constellations
Q4: Which constellation is known as a hunter?
Ans: Orion
Q5: What are the three stars in a row in Orion's belt called?
Ans: Orion's belt stars
Q6: What is the name of the star that remains fixed in the sky, pointing North?
Ans: Pole Star
Q7: How many official constellations are recognized by the IAU?
Ans: 88
Q8: Which two famous star patterns are part of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor?
Ans: Big Dipper and Little Dipper
Q9: What is light pollution?
Ans: Excess artificial light at night
Q10: Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Ans: Mars
Q11: What is the distance from Earth to the Sun called?
Ans: Astronomical unit (au)
Q12: How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?
Ans: About 27 days
Q13: What are small rocky objects in the Solar System called?
Ans: Asteroids
Q14: What is the name of the famous comet that appears every 76 years?
Ans: Halley's Comet
Q15: What is the Milky Way Galaxy?
Ans: Our home galaxy containing billions of stars
Q16: What do we call an object that orbits a planet?
Ans: Satellite
Q17: What are the four closest planets to the Sun?
Ans: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Q18: What type of star is the Sun?
Ans: A star that emits light and heat
Q19: What is the name of India's first lunar mission?
Ans: Chandrayaan-1
Q20: What is a comet primarily made of?
Ans: Dust, gas, rocks, and ice
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