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

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Declination is the coordinate in the celestial coordinate system that is equivalent to latitude on Earth. It measures the angular distance of a celestial object from the celestial equator, which is analogous to Earth's equator. Precession, elongation angle, and right ascension are different coordinates in the celestial coordinate system that measure different angular distances and have different physical meanings.

In the System of Celestial Coordinates That Matches Latitude and Longitude