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El ángulo diedro formado por los planos del primer máximo de ascensión y el máximo de ascensión del astro, medido en sentido directo (hacia el Este), es:The dihedral angle between the planes of the first ascension great circle and the body’s, measured directly (eastward), is:

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Correct answer: c) The right ascension.

Why it is correct

Right ascension is measured eastward from Aries.

Why the others are not

  • a) That is the Sun’s apparent path.
  • b) That is measured westward.
  • d) There is no such term.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. RA: east. SHA: west.

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