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Los círculos menores de la esfera celeste que son paralelos al horizonte aparente de un observador, son:The small circles of the celestial sphere parallel to an observer’s apparent horizon are:
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Correct answer: a) The almucantars.
Why it is correct
They are almucantars, circles of equal altitude.
Why the others are not
- b) Those are parallels of declination.
- c) They are measured on hour circles.
- d) They are measured on hour circles.
How to work it out in the exam
- Parallel to the horizon: almucantar.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2021 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
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