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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
- Almucantar: same altitude.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de febrero · CY Test 2 · question 9 Official paper · Official answer key
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