If an observer is at 35°N latitude, his zenith is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 35°N of the celestial equator
An observer's zenith is the point on the celestial sphere directly overhead, which shares the exact numerical angular value and sign as the observer's terrestrial latitude. Therefore, at 35°N latitude, the zenith is located 35 degrees North of the celestial equator.
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