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noun

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on…

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3
Starts with
D
Ends with
C
Contains
E
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
B1

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noun

  1. (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere

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