celestial longitude

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noun Astronomy.

the angular distance of a point on the celestial sphere from the great circle that is perpendicular to the ecliptic at the point of the vernal equinox, measured through 360° eastward parallel to the ecliptic.

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Words nearby celestial longitude

celestial globe, celestial guidance, celestial hierarchy, celestial horizon, celestial latitude, celestial longitude, celestial marriage, celestial mechanics, celestial meridian, celestial navigation, celestial pole

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How to use celestial longitude in a sentence

The longitude between Queens and the Kremlin gave Channel One some latitude.
From Moscow to Queens, Down Sergei Dovlatov Way|Daniel Genis|September 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One has to believe that Brazil was at the receiving end of some great celestial wrath.
Germany Humiliates World Cup Host Brazil 7-1 in Semifinal Slaughter|Tunku Varadarajan|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As a music fan, it was very exciting to finally have access to something close to a celestial jukebox—all music, instantly.
15 Years After Napster: How the Music Service Changed the Industry|Alex Suskind|June 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We can only thank some celestial power that he did not seek refuge in the United States.
Cut the Baloney on Ukraine|Leslie H. Gelb|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Geniuses joined the realm of intermediate beings, alternately exalted and tormented by celestial visions.
What is a Genius?|Nick Romeo|November 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Just corporeal enough to attest humanity, yet sufficiently transparent to let the celestial origin shine through.
Pearls of Thought|Maturin M. Ballou
At first men imagined the celestial bodies to be, as they seemed, small objects not very far away.
Outlines of the Earth's History|Nathaniel Southgate Shaler
Its habitat in Australia is known to extend as wide as twenty-four degrees of latitude, and twenty-six degrees of longitude.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King
The longitude of the south-west end of this island is by Captain Flinders' observation in 150 degrees 13 minutes East.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King
Atmospheric envelopes appear to be common features about the celestial spheres.
Outlines of the Earth's History|Nathaniel Southgate Shaler

British Dictionary definitions for celestial longitude

celestial longitude

noun

the angular distance measured eastwards from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the ecliptic with the great circle passing through a celestial body and the poles of the eclipticAlso called: ecliptic longitude

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Scientific definitions for celestial longitude

celestial longitude

The position of a celestial object east of the vernal equinox along the ecliptic. Celestial longitude is measured in degrees eastward from the vernal equinox (0°) to the point where a great circle drawn through the object and the poles of the ecliptic intersects the ecliptic. Compare celestial latitude. See more at ecliptic coordinate system.