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Los círculos menores de la esfera celeste que son paralelos al horizonte aparente de un obsevador, son:The small circles of the celestial sphere parallel to an observer’s visible horizon are:
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Correct answer: a) Almucantars.
Why it is correct
Parallel to the horizon: almucantars.
Why the others are not
- b) They are parallel to the equator, not the horizon.
- c) They lie along hour circles.
- d) They lie along hour circles.
How to work it out in the exam
- Almucantar: equal altitude.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2018 · 1ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
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