celestial_longitude | ||
1. | [ noun ] (astronomy) the angular distance eastward along the celestial equator from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the hour circle that passes through the body; expressed in hours minutes and second | |
Synonyms: | RA right_ascension | |
Examples: | "one hour of right ascension equals fifteen degrees" |
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Related terms: | angular_distance astronomy | |
Similar spelling: |
celestial_latitude celestial_horizon celestial_guidance celestial_sphere celestial_equator celestial_mechanics celestial_hierarchy celestial_navigation |