Astronomical positioning measures points on the Earth's surface relative to
A)the position of Mars.
B)the position of known comets.
C)the position of the Moon.
D)the position of fixed stars.

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Astronomical positioning on Earth is typically done relative to the position of fixed stars. These stars, due to their immense distance from Earth, appear to have a fixed position in the sky, making them reliable reference points for navigation and mapping.

Astronomical Positioning Measures Points on the Earth's Surface Relative to