The Meridian Is Defined as a Great Circle on the Sky

question 52

Multiple Choice

The meridian is defined as a great circle on the sky on which lie the

• A) celestial equator and vernal equinox.
• B) north and south celestial poles.
• C) zenith and the north and south celestial poles.
• D) zenith and east and west directions.

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Definitions:

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