Alternate Definitions for Vertical circle

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Term: Vertical circle
Definition:

The greater circle on the celestial sphere which passes through zenith, nadir, and the star and whose plane is perpendicular to the plane of horizon.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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Term: Vertical circle
Definition:
Created 2023.12.01
Last Modified 2023.12.01
Contributed by Christopher Rauch
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