Multiple Choice
The beginning of a sidereal day (at midnight, sidereal time) at any location on Earth is defined by the passage of the:
A) pole star through the lower meridian at that site.
B) Sun through the position of the vernal equinox.
C) vernal equinox through the upper meridian at that site.
D) pole star through the upper meridian at that site.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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