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Right ascension
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What's The Definition Of Right ascension?
[n] an arc of the celestial equator eastward from the vernal equinox
[n] (astronomy) the angular distance eastward along the celestial equator from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the hour circle that passes through the body; expressed in hours and minutes and second; used with declination to specify positions on the celestial sphere; "one hour of right ascension equals fifteen degrees" Synonyms | Synonyms for Right ascension: celestial longitude | RA Related Terms | Find terms related to Right ascension: See Also | angular distance | celestial equator | equinoctial | equinoctial circle | equinoctial line |
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