Almucantar

noun

/ælməˈkæntə/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA small circle on the celestial sphere, parallel to the horizon, that is used in astronomy and navigation to show altitude of a star or any other heavenly body.

2.nounAn instrument for observing the heavenly bodies as they cross such a circle.

Synonyms

mural circle uranometry azimuth circle vertical circle amplitude asterism arclet armillary sphere rete axis mundi celestial sphere

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