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El meridiano superior del observador:The observer’s upper meridian:

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Correct answer: b) Passes through the elevated pole and the zenith.

Why it is correct

It is the half of the meridian containing the zenith, running from pole to pole.

Why the others are not

  • a) This circle does not depend on the body.
  • c) The parallactic angle is at the body.
  • d) That is not its definition.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Upper: with the zenith. Lower: with the nadir.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Sight reduction

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