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

Question 148

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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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