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HOUR ANGLE

\ˈa͡ʊ͡əɹ ˈaŋɡə͡l], \ˈa‍ʊ‍əɹ ˈaŋɡə‍l], \ˈaʊə_ɹ ˈa_ŋ_ɡ_əl]\

Definitions of HOUR ANGLE

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(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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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