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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

  1. Parallel: small circle, as on Earth.

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