Meaning Of The Word Hour circle

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Hour circle Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Hour circle?

hour circle in American English
any great circle of the celestial sphere which passes through the celestial poles and is therefore perpendicular to the celestial equator
noun: a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the celestial poles and containing a point on the celestial sphere, as a star or the vernal equinox

hour circle in British English
noun: a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the celestial poles and a specified point, such as a star

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