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Definición de declinación de un astro:Standard definition of the declination of a celestial body:

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Correct answer: b) Spherical distance from the celestial equator to the body, measured along an hour circle.

Why it is correct

Declination (δ) is the spherical distance along the body’s hour circle between the celestial equator and the body, measured from 0° to 90° North (+) or South (−).

Why the others are not

  • a) That is the definition of Local Hour Angle (LHA / HL).
  • c) That is the definition of the body’s azimuth.
  • d) That is the definition of zenith distance (z).

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Declination: spherical distance from the celestial equator to the body measured along its hour circle.

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