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Orientation in the Sky and Constellations Revision Questions

1. The angle formed by a star to Earth direction has changed by 45° during two observations made. If the first observation was made at 11.30 PM, at what time the second observation is made?

  1. 12.00 AM
  2. 12.30 AM
  3. 1.30 AM
  4. 2.30 AM

Correct Answer: D

2. The values of declination and right ascension of a star at a certain instant of the night are 40° North and 10 h West respectively. What will be the horizontal coordinates of the same star after 4 hours? (Consider the fact that the celestial sphere rotates from East to West)

  1. 100° North 14 h West
  2. 40° North 2 h West
  3. 40° North 14 h West
  4. 100° South 2 h East

Correct Answer: C

3. A star is actually on its zenith in the sky. When it will be at nadir for the first time after this event?

  1. After 6 hours
  2. After 12 hours
  3. After 26 hours
  4. After 48 hours

Correct Answer: A

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