Question of The Day05-09-2023
In 1664, who discovered the fifth star in the Trapezium, an asterism (mini-constellation) in the constellation Orion?
Answer
Correct Answer : d ) Robert Hooke
Explanation :Robert Hooke discovered the law of elasticity, known as Hooke's law, and did remarkable research in various fields.
He was one of the first to make the Gregorian reflecting telescope.
In 1664, he also discovered the fifth star in the Trapezium, a star in the constellation Orion, and was the first to suggest that Jupiter rotates on its axis.
Hence, (d) is the correct answer.
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