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Astronomical Positions Defined.

Source :
World Almanac & Book of Facts; 2004, p646-646, 1/4p
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Defines terminology relevant to the astronomical positions of celestial bodies. When bodies are in conjunction with each other; Right ascension and celestial longitude; Inferior conjunction and quadrature; Elongation and perihelion; Apogee and aphelion; Perigee, occultation and eclipse.

Subjects

Subjects :
ASTROMETRY
SPHERICAL astronomy

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00841382
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
World Almanac & Book of Facts
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
12118134

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