The Half-Circle That Defines the Starting Point for Designating Longitude

question 148

Multiple Choice

The half-circle that defines the starting point for designating longitude on the celestial sphere is called the

• A) vernal equinox.
• B) ecliptic.
• C) celestial prime meridian.
• D) Greenwich meridian.

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