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| − | + | The apparent [[annual]] path of the [[sun]] among the [[star|stars]]; the [[intersection]] of the [[plane]] of the [[Earth|earth's]] [[Orbit|orbit]] with the [[Celestial Sphere|celestial sphere]]. <BR/> ''The ecliptic is a [[Great Circle|great circle]] of the celestial sphere [[inclined]] at an [[angle]] of about 23<sup>o</sup> 27' to the [[Celestial Equator|celestial equator]]. '' | |
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Latest revision as of 16:45, 3 February 2009
Ecliptic
The apparent annual path of the sun among the stars; the intersection of the plane of the earth's orbit with the celestial sphere.
The ecliptic is a great circle of the celestial sphere inclined at an angle of about 23o 27' to the celestial equator.
References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
