Which of the following coordinates describes the angular distance of an object north or south of the celestial equator?
A)Azimuth
B)Altitude
C)Right ascension
D)Declination

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Declination is the coordinate that describes the angular distance of an object north or south of the celestial equator. Azimuth and altitude describe the location of an object in the horizon system, and right ascension describes the angular distance of an object eastward of the vernal equinox.

Which of the Following Coordinates Describes the Angular Distance of an Object