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Record 1 2004-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronomy
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Cartography
DEF

The angular displacement of the geometric direction between the object and the observer at the instant of light-emission, from the geometric direction at the instant of observation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Cartographie
DEF

Déplacement apparent de la position observée d'un corps du système solaire par rapport à sa position géométrique dû, à la fois, au caractère fini de la vitesse de la lumière et au mouvement du centre de gravité de la Terre et du corps observé par rapport au barycentre du système solaire.

Spanish

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