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Test Bank For Astronomy A Beginners Guide To The Universe 8th Edition Chaisson Chapters 1 - 18, Complete Questions With Correct Answers Verified A+ 1) Right ascension in the sky is very similar to latitude on the Earth. ANSWER: FALSE Diff: 1 Section Ref.: 0.1 2) Latitude and right ascension are coordinate systems used to find objects on the celestial sphere. ANSWER: FALSE Diff: 1 Section Ref.: 0.1 3) The celestial sphere is divided into 88 modern constellations. ANSWER: TRUE Diff: 1 Section Ref.: 0.1 4) In the sky, declination is measured in degrees north or south of the celestial equator. ANSWER: TRUE Diff: 1 Section Ref.: 0.1 5) The south celestial pole is located at a declination of -90 degrees. ANSWER: TRUE Diff: 1 Section Ref.: 0.1 6) In general, the brightest star in a given constellation is designated as alpha. ANSWER: TRUE Diff: 1 Section Ref.: 0.1 7) Constellations are close clusters of stars, all at about the same distance from the Sun. ANSWER: FALSE Diff: 1 Section Ref.: 0.1

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