Which best describes the path of the Celestial Equator in a northern observer’s local sky? a. It rises in the North, crosses your zenith, and sets in the South b. It circles the Earths equator along the ecliptic c. It rises in the East, crosses your meridian in the South, and sets in the West d. It rises in the East, crosses your meridian in the North, and sets in the West e. It rises in the East, crosses your zenith, and sets in the West
Which best describes the path of the Celestial Equator in a northern observer’s local sky?
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It rises in the North, crosses your zenith, and sets in the South |
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| b. |
It circles the Earths equator along the ecliptic |
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| c. |
It rises in the East, crosses your meridian in the South, and sets in the West |
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| d. |
It rises in the East, crosses your meridian in the North, and sets in the West |
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| e. |
It rises in the East, crosses your zenith, and sets in the West |
The Celestial Equator is a part of the Celestial Sphere. As per the concept of Celestial Sphere, the sky is considered to be a hollow shere, which sourrounds the Earth. The stars in the sky are considered to be attached to this sphere or are also sometimes considered to be holes in this sphere, through which the light of the heaven can be seen. This sphere is absolutely imaginary and is termed as the Celestial Sphere.
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