celestial latitude
celestial latitude

celestial longitude


Definition: Meaning of, celestial longitude in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / sɪˈlɛstɪəl ˈlɒŋɡɪtjuːd;ˈlɒn(d)ʒɪtjuːd /

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celestial longitude celestial longitudes
  1. astronomy the equatorial coordinate specifying the angle, measured eastward along the celestial equator, from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the hour circle that passes through an object in the sky; usually expressed in hours and minutes and seconds; used with declination to specify positions on the celestial sphere
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    right ascension, RA
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