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| 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 | |
