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La Estrella Polar es una estrella:The Pole Star is a star:
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Correct answer: c) Of 2nd magnitude, visible only in the Northern Hemisphere.
Why it is correct
It is of magnitude 2 and lies almost over the north celestial pole.
Why the others are not
- a) It is of magnitude 2.
- b) It cannot be seen from the south.
- d) It is seen from all the Northern Hemisphere.
How to work it out in the exam
- Its altitude is close to the latitude.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2020 · 1ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 8 Official paper · Official answer key
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