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El arco de círculo máximo que se cuenta en la esfera celeste desde un astro visible y por tanto observable, hasta al zenit del observador, se llama:The great-circle arc on the celestial sphere from a visible body to the observer’s zenith is called:
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Correct answer: d) Zenith distance.
Why it is correct
From body to zenith is zenith distance, 90º minus altitude. From body to pole is polar distance.
Why the others are not
- a) To the pole.
- b) To the horizon.
- c) To the pole.
How to work it out in the exam
- Body-zenith: zenith distance.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2023 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 5 Official paper · Official answer key
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