Proper Motion

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Proper Motion

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That component of the space motion of a celestial body perpendicular to the line of sight, resulting in the change of a star's apparent position relative to other stars. Proper motion is expressed in angular units. [[/a>|/a> ]]

References

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