celestial latitude

Noun

Meaning

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere

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The list he compiled contains only objects found in the sky area he could observe, from the north celestial pole to a celestial latitude of about −35.7°. Source: Internet

The list he compiled contains only objects found in the sky area he could observe: from the north celestial pole to a celestial latitude of about −35.7°. Source: Internet

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