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Un almicantarat es:An almucantar is:

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Correct answer: a) A small circle of the celestial sphere parallel to the astronomical horizon.

Why it is correct

An almucantar joins points of equal altitude.

Why the others are not

  • b) That is the zenith.
  • c) That is the celestial axis.
  • d) That is azimuth.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Almucantar: a parallel of altitude.

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