celestial equator
səˈlɛstɪəl ɪˈkweɪtə
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Definition of celestial equator - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

astronomyTECH.great circle on celestial sphere aligned with Earth's equatorTECH.
  • The celestial equator is crucial for star mapping.
  • Astronomers use the celestial equator to track stars.
  • The celestial equator divides the sky into two hemispheres.
equinoctial line
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moment when sun crosses celestial equator southward
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angular distance of a point north or south of the celestial equator
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plane passing through a celestial body's equator
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moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator
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relating to the celestial equator
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equatorial coordinate angle from vernal equinox along celestial equator
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the celestial equator in astronomy
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celestial circle where the celestial equator lies

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  1. French:équateur céleste, ...
  2. German:Himmelsäquator, ...
  3. Italian:equatore celeste, ...
  4. Spanish:ecuador celeste, ...
  5. Portuguese:equador celeste, ...
  6. Chinese:天球赤道, ...
  7. Japanese:天の赤道, ...
  8. Arabic:خط الاستواء السماوي, ...
  9. Hebrew:קו הַמַּשְׁוֶה הַשְּׁמֵימִי, ...
  10. Russian:небесный экватор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:небесний екватор, ...
  12. Hindi:खगोलीय भूमध्य रेखा, ...
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