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El concepto de “altura meridiana” hace referencia a una observación tomada sobre cualquier cuerpo celeste cuando:The term “meridian altitude” refers to a sight of any celestial body when:

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Correct answer: c) Its terrestrial position is on the observer’s meridian.

Why it is correct

The body crosses the observer’s meridian.

Why the others are not

  • a) That would be the body at the zenith.
  • b) It is at its least there.
  • d) The observer’s counts.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Meridian: on your meridian.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Sight reduction

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