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Desde el cenit de un observador en la esfera celeste y paralelos a su horizonte verdadero o racional, se sitúan los círculos menores denominados:Set out from an observer’s zenith on the celestial sphere and parallel to the true or rational horizon are the small circles called:
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Correct answer: d) Almucantars.
Why it is correct
Almucantars join points of equal altitude.
Why the others are not
- a) No such term exists.
- b) Azimuths are measured with vertical circles.
- c) No such term exists.
How to work it out in the exam
- Almucantar: equal altitude, parallel to the horizon.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2021 · 1ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 3 Official paper · Official answer key
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