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the angular distance from the ecliptic of a point on the celestial sphere.
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Universalium. 2010.
celestial latitude
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celestial latitude — /səˌlɛstiəl ˈlætətjud/ (say suh.lesteeuhl latuhtyoohd) noun → latitude (def. 3a) …
celestial latitude — noun Astronomy the angular distance of a point north or south of the ecliptic … English new terms dictionary
Celestial meridiator — is a vertical imaginary line that goes over the celestial poles and crosses (perpendicular to) the celestial equator. There are two celestial meridiators on the celestial sphere: Equinox meridiator and Solstice meridiator.NameThe meridiators are… … Wikipedia
latitude — [lat′ə to͞od΄, lat′ətyo͞od΄] n. [OFr < L latitudo < latus, wide: see LATERAL] 1. Rare breadth; width 2. Rare extent; scope; range of applicability 3. freedom from narrow restrictions; freedom of opinion, conduct, or action 4. see… … English World dictionary
celestial longitude — The celestial longitude of a body is the arc of the ecliptic contained between the first point of Aries and the secondary ecliptic through that body measured eastward from Aries. It is the angular distance along the ecliptic from the vernal… … Aviation dictionary
latitude — /lat i toohd , tyoohd /, n. 1. Geog. a. the angular distance north or south from the equator of a point on the earth s surface, measured on the meridian of the point. b. a place or region as marked by this distance. 2. freedom from narrow… … Universalium
latitude — /ˈlætətjud / (say latuhtyoohd), / tʃud/ (say choohd) noun 1. Geography a. the angular distance north or south from the equator of a point on the earth s surface, measured on the meridian of the point: Canberra has a latitude of 35°17 S and a… …
