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¿Cómo se define el Almicantarat?How is an almucantar defined?

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Correct answer: b) The locus of points on the celestial sphere with the same altitude.

Why it is correct

An almucantar is a circle parallel to the horizon: all its points share altitude. Verticals share azimuth.

Why the others are not

  • a) That is a vertical.
  • c) That is azimuth.
  • d) That is the equator.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Almucantar: same altitude.

Where this question comes from

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