The summer solstice position coordinates are RA = 6h 0m 0s, declination = +23° 27´. What are the coordinates of the winter solstice?
A) RA = 18h 0m 0s, declination = +23° 27´
B) RA = 0h 0m 0s, declination = 0° 0', by definition
C) RA = 12h 0m 0s, declination = -23° 27´
D) RA = 18h 0m 0s, declination = -23° 27´
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