1. Over the course of the year, the right ascension of the Sun .... Question options: A) decreases B) increases C) stays the same 2. For an observer located on the equator, the altitude of the stars due West will... Question options: A) increase and decrease B) decrease C) increase

1. Over the course of the year, the right ascension of the Sun .... Question options: A) decreases B) increases C) stays the same 2. For an observer located on the equator, the altitude of the stars due West will... Question options: A) increase and decrease B) decrease C) increase

An Introduction to Physical Science

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