General Navigation USCG Q#1659 (Set 52)

If the right ascension of a body is 9 hours, it also __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — is 135°

Right ascension is measured eastward along the celestial equator from the First Point of Aries. Since 24 hours equals 360 degrees, 9 hours converts to exactly 135 degrees (9 × 15°).

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