celestial_latitude | ||
1. | [ 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: | DEC declination | |
Related terms: | angular_distance astronomy | |
Similar spelling: |
celestial_longitude celestial_orbit celestial_point celestial_globe celestial_sphere celestial_navigation celestial_equator celestial_guidance celestial_mechanics celestial_hierarchy celestial_horizon |