Q. 44.5( 4 Votes )
Name the constellation which appears to have the shape of (a) distorted M (b) a hunter.
Answer :
(a) Cassiopeia constellations have the shape of distorted M or W. It consists of 5 main stars.
(b) Orion constellation has the shape of hunter. And due to its shape it is also known as ‘Hunter’.
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