Which of the following best describes the ecliptic?

The ecliptic can be thought of as the plane of the solar system viewed from the inside.

The ecliptic lies at a 23.5 degree angle with respect to the celestial equator

The ecliptic is the line on the sky followed by the sun, moon and planets

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1Both the Sun and Moon subtend an angle of about 1/2 degree on the sky. What is the angular size of the Sun or the Moon measured in arcseconds? [Remember: 60 arcminutes = 1 degree and 60 arcseconds = 1 arcminute]
1. A30 arcseconds
2. B60 arcseconds
3. C1800 arcseconds
4. D3600 arcseconds
2Which of the following best describes the ecliptic?
1. AThe ecliptic can be thought of as the plane of the solar system viewed from the inside.
2. BThe ecliptic lies at a 23.5 degree angle with respect to the celestial equator
3. CThe ecliptic is the line on the sky followed by the sun, moon and planets
4. DAll options are correct