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EQUATORIAL CO-ORDINATE [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronomy
  • Astronautics
DEF

In astronomy, a system for measuring the position of astronomical objects on the celestial sphere.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie
  • Astronautique
DEF

Système de coordonnées sphériques, défini par la ligne des pôles terrestres orientée positivement vers le nord, dans lequel peut être repéré un objet céleste.

OBS

Les coordonnées équatoriales peuvent être envisagées pour n'importe quelle planète.

Spanish

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