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La proyección de la posición de un observador sobre la Esfera Celeste, ocupa un punto que se denomina:The projection of an observer’s position on the celestial sphere occupies a point called:

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Correct answer: b) Zenith.

Why it is correct

The observer’s vertical meets the celestial sphere at the zenith.

Why the others are not

  • a) It is an arc, not a point.
  • c) It is the point opposite the zenith.
  • d) It is an arc, not a point.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Overhead: zenith. Underfoot: nadir.

Where this question comes from

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