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La definición de paralelo de declinación de un astro en la esfera celeste se corresponde con el:The definition of a body’s parallel of declination on the celestial sphere is the:
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Correct answer: a) Small circle parallel to the celestial equator and perpendicular to the bodies’ hour circles.
Why it is correct
It is a small circle parallel to the celestial equator, as a parallel of latitude is to the equator.
Why the others are not
- b) It is parallel to the equator, not perpendicular.
- c) That is an hour circle.
- d) A parallel is not a great circle.
How to work it out in the exam
- Parallel: small circle, as on Earth.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2021 · 1ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
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