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Hour angle

noun

The angular distance along the celestial equator from the observer's meridian to the hour circle of a given celestial body.

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day. Synonym: HA.

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Words linked to "Hour angle" : distance, HA, angular distance, uranology, astronomy