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True Position
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The position of a celestial
body (or space vehicle) on the celestial
sphere as computed directly from the elements of the orbit of the
earth and the body concerned without allowance for light time.
Also called geometric position.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
