Question

The elevation of the star at elongation is obtained by

a.

sin α = sin φ cosec δ

b.

sin α = sin φ sec δ

c.

sin α = cos φ sec δ

d.

sin α = cos φ cosec δ.

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Answer: (a).sin α = sin φ cosec δ

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