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Astronomy - Chapter 1: Positions in the Sky

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Total cards: 3•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What is one method used to regard the heavens as spherical shell upon which we can assign a coordinate system?

Back (Answer)

Equatorial system

#2
Front (Question)

The angular distance north or south of the celestial equator

Back (Answer)

Declination

#3
Front (Question)

The angular distance measured eastward along the celestial equator from the position of the vernal equinox

Back (Answer)

Right ascension