hour_angle | ||
1. | [ noun ] the angular distance along the celestial equator from the observer's meridian to the hour circle of a given celestial body | |
Related terms: | distance | |
2. | [ noun ] (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 | |
Synonyms: | HA | |
Related terms: | angular_distance astronomy | |