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11equinoctial — 1. adjective a) of, or relating to an equinox b) of, or relating to the celestial or terrestrial equator 2. noun a) the …
12equinoctial — e·qui·noc·tial || ‚iËkwɪ nÉ’kʃl n. violent rainstorm at or near the time of the equinox; celestial equator, large circle surrounding the celestial sphere equidistant from the celestial poles adj. pertaining to a day characterized by equal …
13equinoctial — A primary great circle of the celestial sphere formed by the intersection of the plane of the earth’s equator with the celestial sphere. Also called celestial equator …
14great circle — noun a circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the center • Hypernyms: ↑line • Hyponyms: ↑celestial equator, ↑equinoctial circle, ↑equinoctial line, ↑equinoctial, ↑ecliptic, ↑ …
15great circle — Synonyms and related words: anklet, aphelion, apogee, armlet, astronomical longitude, autumnal equinox, band, belt, bracelet, celestial equator, celestial longitude, celestial meridian, cincture, cingulum, circle, collar, collarband, colures,… …
16equinoctialcircle — equinoctial circle n. See celestial equator. * * * …
17Armillary sphere — An armillary sphere (variations are known as spherical astrolabe, armilla, or armil) is a model of the celestial sphere. Description and use of the armillary sphere The exterior parts of this machine are a compages of brass rings, which represent …
18orbit — Synonyms and related words: Earth insertion, LEM, LM, O, air lane, ambit, annular muscle, annulus, aphelion, apogee, area, arena, areola, astronomical longitude, attitude control rocket, aureole, autumnal equinox, bailiwick, ball, ballistic… …
19celestial equator — noun the great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles • Syn: ↑equinoctial circle, ↑equinoctial line, ↑equinoctial • Derivationally related forms: ↑equinoctial (for: ↑equinoctial) …
20equator — Synonyms and related words: Antarctic Zone, Arctic Circle, Arctic Zone, Frigid Zones, Torrid Zone, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Variable Zones, anklet, aphelion, apogee, armlet, astronomical longitude, autumnal equinox, band, belt,… …
