CELESTIAL LATITUDE
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Celestial Latitude.
Celestial Latitude - as a 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 the celestial sphere
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"The celestial latitude of a star determines its position in the sky relative to the celestial equator."
"Astronomers use celestial latitude to calculate the declination of celestial bodies."
"Understanding celestial latitude is essential in determining the location of astronomical objects."
"The celestial latitude and longitude are used together to define the coordinates of an object in the sky."
"The celestial latitude of the Sun changes throughout the year due to the tilt of the Earth's axis."
