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Meaning of HOUR ANGLE

Pronunciation:  awr 'anggul

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the angular distance along the celestial equator from the observer's meridian to the hour circle of a given celestial body
  2. [n]  (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
 
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 Synonyms: HA
 
 See Also: angular distance, distance

 

 

 

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