Alternate Definitions for Declination

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Term: Declination
Definition:

Angular distance (symbol δ) from the celestial equator. One of the coordinates, with right ascension, that defines the position of a heavenly body in the equator system. Declination is measured positively (+) north or negatively (-) south of the celestial equator from 0° to 90°.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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