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El arco de ecuador celeste contado desde el punto vernal, hacia el Oeste (de 0º a 360º), hasta el círculo horario de una estrella se le llama:The arc of the celestial equator counted from the vernal point westward (0º to 360º) to a star’s hour circle is called:

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Correct answer: a) Sidereal hour angle.

Why it is correct

From Aries westward to the star: sidereal hour angle.

Why the others are not

  • b) It is measured on the horizon.
  • c) It forms at the pole, from the observer’s meridian.
  • d) It forms at the body.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. From Aries: sidereal.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Sight reduction

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