celestial latitude

ce·les·tial·latitude

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noun

(astronomy) the angular distance to a point on a celestial object measured north or south from the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere

Synonyms

declination
celestial latitude
DEC

Related words

Broader terms

angular distance

Grammar

noun
singular	celestial latitude
plural	celestial latitudes

Nearby words

celestial equator celestial globe celestial guidance celestial hierarchy celestial horizon celestial longitude celestial mechanics celestial navigation celestial orbit celestial point

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