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POINT CULMINATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
DEF

The highest point reached by a celestial body in its diurnal revolution [or] the lowest point reached by a circumpolar celestial body.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
DEF

Maximum (culmination supérieure) ou minimum (culmination inférieure) de la hauteur apparente d'un astre à son passage au méridien d'un lieu.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Astrofísica y cosmografía
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