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El arco de ecuador celeste, contado hacia el este, comprendido entre el Punto de Aries y el semicírculo horario de un astro es:The arc of the celestial equator, counted eastwards, between the First Point of Aries and a body’s hour circle is:

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Correct answer: d) The body’s right ascension

Why it is correct

Counted eastwards from Aries it is right ascension. Sidereal hour angle is the same arc counted westwards.

Why the others are not

  • a) Counted from the meridian.
  • b) Counted westwards.
  • c) Not the term.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. From Aries eastward: right ascension.

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