What basic pattern do stars seem to trace out in our sky if you watch (or photograph) stars near the north celestial pole for a period of several hours?
A) Circles,with the north celestial pole at the center
B) Spirals,as the stars move while Earth rotates
C) Almost straight lines,rising from the horizon toward the zenith
D) Ellipses,with the north pole at one focus
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