CELESTIAL LONGITUDE
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Celestial Longitude.
Celestial Longitude - as a noun
(astronomy) the equatorial coordinate specifying the angle, measured eastward along the celestial equator, from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the hour circle that passes through an object in the sky; usually expressed in hours and minutes and seconds; used with declination to specify positions on the celestial sphere
Example: "One hour of right ascension equals fifteen degrees"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
raright ascensionExample Sentences
"Astrologers use celestial longitude to determine the zodiac sign of a person."
"The celestial longitude of the star Alpha Centauri is approximately 14 hours."
"The difference in celestial longitude between Mars and Jupiter is about 120 degrees."
"Astronomers use telescopes to calculate celestial longitude accurately."
"Knowing the celestial longitude allows astronomers to predict planetary positions."
