CelestialCoordinateSystem

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Term: CelestialCoordinateSystem
Definition:

In astronomy, a celestial coordinate system is a coordinate system for mapping positions on the celestial sphere. There are different celestial coordinate systems each using a system of spherical coordinates projected on the celestial sphere, in analogy to the geographic coordinate system used on the surface of the Earth.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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