declination

ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən
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Translation of declination into German

Noun

1.

communication

Dated
polite or formal refusal
Dated
  • She sent a declination to the party invitation.Sie schickte eine Absage zur Einladung zur Party.
2.

astronomy

TECH.
angular distance of a point north or south of the celestial equator
TECH.
Deklination f
  • The declination of the star was measured to be 15 degrees north..Die Deklination des Sterns wurde mit 15 Grad Nord gemessen
3.

navigation

TECH.
angle between magnetic north and true north
TECH.
Missweisung Deklinationswinkel Magnetische Deklination
  • The compass showed a declination of 5 degrees.Der Kompass zeigte eine Missweisung von 5 Grad.
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Expressions with declination: examples in English and translations in German

magnetische Deklination
The map shows the magnetic declination for accurate navigation.

Synonyms and analogies of declination in English

Examples of declination in a sentence

  • The declination letter was both polite and concise.
  • The telescope was adjusted to account for the star's declination.
  • Astronomers calculated the declination to map the star's position.
  • The pilot adjusted for declination during the flight.
  • Maps must account for declination to ensure accuracy.

Translations of "declination" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieDeklinationnf.

And then the "he" even equal declination of avoir.

Und dann das «he» auch gleich als Deklination von avoir.

dieNeigungnf.

The compass can be calibrated for variation, declination and deviation.

Der Kompaß kann für Veränderung, Neigung und Abweichung kalibriert werden.

dieAbweichungnf.

Find out the declination in the area in which you'll be traveling so you can compensate for it.

Du musst also die Abweichung für die Gegend kennen, in der du gerade unterwegs bist, damit du sie ausgleichen kannst.

dieAblehnungnf.

Suspicions alone are not enough and will lead to a declination of the protest.

Vermutungen alleine sind nicht ausreichend und führen zur Ablehnung des Protests.

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Other translations for declination:

  • Ortsmissweisungnf.
  • Absagenf.

declination: Examples and translations in context

Astronomers often compare right ascension with its counterpart, declination.

Astronomen vergleichen häufig die Rektaszension mit ihrem Gegenstück, der Deklination.

An exhibition space of declination completes the cultural offer of the museum.

Ein Ausstellungsraum der Deklination vervollständigt das kulturelle Angebot des Museums.

You can also obtain declination and right ascension if you prefer.

Man kann auch Deklination und Right Ascension erhalten, falls man das vorzieht.

The angle in between magnetic and true north is your declination.

Ihre Deklination entspricht dem Winkel zwischen magnetischem und geographischem Norden.

The angle in between magnetic and true north is your declination.

Der Winkel zwischen magnetischem und geographischem Nordpol ist die Deklination.

Right ascension and declination are referred to the true equator and equinox.

Die Rektaszensionen und Deklinationen sind auf den wahren Äquator und Frühlingspunkt bezogen.

Use right ascension along with declination to find stars easily.

Verwenden Sie die Rektaszension zusammen mit der Deklination, um Sterne leicht zu finden.

The declination is the object's angular distance from the celestial equator.

Die Deklination ist der Winkelabstand eines Objekts vom Himmeläquator.

See also:

magnetic declination
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