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The ecliptic is
 
  a. the centerline of the zodiac.
  b. the projection of Earth's orbit on the sky.
  c. the apparent path of the Sun around the sky.
  d. the centerline of the zodiac, the projection of Earth's orbit on the sky, and the apparent path of the Sun around the sky.
  e. None of the other choices are correct.

Question 2

The Sun is on the celestial equator at the times of the
 
  a. vernal equinox and the summer solstice.
  b. autumnal equinox and the vernal equinox.
  c. summer solstice and the winter solstice.
  d. autumnal equinox and the winter solstice.
  e. Sun is on the ecliptic and is never on the celestial equator.


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Jsherida

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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