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What is the date for the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
When is the Earth closest to the sun in its elliptical orbit?
What is the axis tilt of the Earth from the ecliptic plane?
Which method is used for finding latitude, longitude, and azimuth in practical astronomy?
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On which date does the Northern Hemisphere experience the Summer Solstice?
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What is the axis tilt from the ecliptic plane?
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When is the Earth closest to the sun in the Northern Hemisphere?
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What is the semi-diameter when the Earth is closest to the sun?
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On which date does the Earth experience the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
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What is the distance from the sun when the Earth is furthest from it?
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Explain the concept of the Earth's elliptical orbit around the sun and its impact on the changing distance between the Earth and the sun throughout the year.
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Describe the significance of the 23.5-degree axis tilt from the ecliptic plane and its impact on the changing seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Discuss the practical applications of astronomy and celestial coordinates, and how they are utilized in geodesy.
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Explain the different celestial coordinate systems, such as the Altitude-Azimuth System and Right Ascension-Declination System, and how they are used in astronomy.
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Discuss the significance of the PZS triangle methods in astronomy for determining latitude, longitude, and azimuth, and their relevance in geodesy.
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