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La eclíptica:The ecliptic:

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Correct answer: b) Is the curve on the celestial sphere the Sun appears to follow over a year, seen from Earth

Why it is correct

The ecliptic is the Sun’s apparent path in the sky over a year. The celestial equator is something else.

Why the others are not

  • a) It is its projection.
  • c) That is the equator.
  • d) That is the equator.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Ecliptic: Sun’s path.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Sight reduction

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