Meaning Of The Word Galactic equator

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What's The Definition Of Galactic equator?

galactic equator in American English
noun: the great circle on the celestial sphere that is equidistant from the galactic poles, being inclined approximately 62° to the celestial equator and lying about one degree north of the center line of the Milky Way

galactic equator in British English
noun: the great circle on the celestial sphere containing the galactic plane

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