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hour angle


Definition: Meaning of, hour angle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈaʊə ˈaŋɡ(ə)l /

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hour angle hour angles
  1. the angular distance along the celestial equator from the observer's meridian to the hour circle of a given celestial body
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  2. astronomy the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
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