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El eje imaginario que desde nuestra situación en la esfera celeste (Cenit), pasa por el centro de la esfera y corta en el extremo opuesto un punto, este punto es:The imaginary axis from our position on the celestial sphere (zenith), through the centre of the sphere, cuts a point at the opposite end. This point is:

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Correct answer: c) The nadir.

Why it is correct

The point opposite the zenith is the nadir.

Why the others are not

  • a) That is a body rising.
  • b) That is an arc of the equator.
  • d) That is an arc of the equator.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Zenith above, nadir below.

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