The star Betelgeuse has coordinates RA= 05h 55m and dec= +07° 24′. You observe Betelgeuse rising on your eastern horizon. According to this, which of the following points will cross your meridian next? a. Spring Equinox b. Summer Solstice c. Fall Equinox d. Winter Solstice e. Betelgeuse
The star Betelgeuse has coordinates RA= 05h 55m and dec= +07° 24′. You observe Betelgeuse rising on your eastern horizon. According to this, which of the following points will cross your meridian next? a. Spring Equinox b. Summer Solstice c. Fall Equinox d. Winter Solstice e. Betelgeuse
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The star Betelgeuse has coordinates RA= 05h 55m and dec= +07° 24′. You observe Betelgeuse rising on your eastern horizon.
According to this, which of the following points will cross your meridian next?
a. Spring Equinox
b. Summer Solstice
c. Fall Equinox
d. Winter Solstice
e. Betelgeuse
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