In the system of celestial coordinates that matches latitude and longitude on Earth, which is the coordinate that is equivalent to longitude?
A) declination
B) elongation angle
C) precession
D) right ascension

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Right ascension is the celestial coordinate equivalent to longitude on Earth, measuring the angle eastward along the celestial equator from the vernal equinox to the hour circle passing through an object.

In the System of Celestial Coordinates That Matches Latitude and Longitude