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galactic latitude

noun

, Astronomy.
  1. the angular distance from the galactic equator of a point on the celestial sphere.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of galactic latitude1

First recorded in 1905–10
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Example Sentences

The galactic latitude (b) gives the angular distance of the star from the Galaxy.

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