Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: all the above
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Hour angle (HA) is the angular distance of a celestial object west of a reference meridian. Converting between local hour angle (LHA) and Greenwich hour angle (GHA) is central to astronomical observations and navigation.
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Concept / Approach:
The universal relation is GHA = LHA + longitude (with sign convention). This applies to bodies referenced to the mean sun (mean solar time), true sun (apparent solar time), the vernal equinox (sidereal time), and fixed stars.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Start with LHA(body) at local meridian.Add longitude (east +, west −, or as defined) to obtain GHA(body).Recognize identical form for mean sun, true sun, vernal equinox, and any star.
Verification / Alternative check:
Navigation formulae: LHA = GHA − longitude; rearranged gives GHA = LHA + longitude for every celestial reference.
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Final Answer:
all the above
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