Astronomical Equator

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Astronomical Equator


A line on the surface of the earth connecting points having 0° astronomical latitude. Sometimes called terrestrial

equator. 


When the astronomical equator is corrected for station error, it becomes the geodetic equator.

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use

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