Declination
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Declination is a measurement in the equatorial coordinate system. It is measured in degrees north (+) or south (-) from the celestial equator to the poles. Its equivalent in geographic coordinates is latitude. | Declination is a measurement in the equatorial coordinate system. It is measured in degrees north (+) or south (-) from the celestial equator to the poles. Its equivalent in geographic coordinates is latitude. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:40, 9 June 2010
Declination is a measurement in the equatorial coordinate system. It is measured in degrees north (+) or south (-) from the celestial equator to the poles. Its equivalent in geographic coordinates is latitude.
