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Which of the following constellations are visible in the summer season?

A) Cassiopeia


B) Orion


C) Leo Major


D) Big Bear

Ursa Major can be seen during summer time in the early part of the night. It has seven prominent stars. Leo Major is visible in the northern hemisphere around the spring. It is easily identifiable through may.

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Which of the following planets show phases like the moon?

A) Venus


B) Mercury


C) Jupiter


D) Mars

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Which of the following is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

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X is a group of stars which is visible during the summer season in the early part of the night. It can be seen clearly in .the month of April in the northern part of the sky. It resembles a bowl with a handle. It also resembles a big kite with a tail.

(a) What is the general name of groups of stars like X?


(b) Write any two names of X.


(c) Is it a part of our Solar System?


(d) How many bright stars are usually observed in X?


(e) Which famous star can be located in the sky with the help of X?