Question

Make use of a telescope to observe the sky on a clear night without clouds. (Suggestion for teachers Arrange such an observation session for all the students of the class. Carry with you some books on astronomy to consult during the session)

Answer 1

Set up the telescope on a dark, clear night. Never point the telescope at the Sun, because it can badly harm your eyes. Look at different parts of the sky. You will see many stars. Some stars are bright, and some are faint. Some stars may look bluish, white, yellow or reddish. With a telescope, you can see more small stars than with the naked eye. You may also see the Moon and bright planets such as Venus and Jupiter. In a very dark sky, the Milky Way may look like a smoky white band across the sky.