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Meaning of hour angle in English

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  1. Noun

    hour angle

    Definitions

    1. the angular distance along the celestial equator from the observer's meridian to the hour circle of a given celestial body
  2. 2. (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing

    Examples

    • « the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day »

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