Equator — E*qua tor, n. [L. aequator one who equalizes: cf. F. [ e]quateur equator. See {Equate}.] 1. (Geog.) The imaginary great circle on the earth s surface, everywhere equally distant from the two poles, and dividing the earth s surface into two… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Equator of a planet — Equator E*qua tor, n. [L. aequator one who equalizes: cf. F. [ e]quateur equator. See {Equate}.] 1. (Geog.) The imaginary great circle on the earth s surface, everywhere equally distant from the two poles, and dividing the earth s surface into… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Comparative data for the Sun, planets, and other solar system objects — ▪ Table Comparative data for the Sun, planets, and other solar system objects object distance from Sun (average, except where ranges are given) mean density (g/cm3) mass (Earth masses) known moons known ring system orbit around Sun rotation… … Universalium
Sun — This article is about the star. For other uses, see Sun (disambiguation). The Sun … Wikipedia
Sun path — refers to the apparent significant seasonal and hourly positional changes of the sun (and length of daylight) as the Earth rotates, and orbits around the sun. To effectively gather solar energy, a solar collector (glass, solar panel, etc.) should … Wikipedia
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Sun (astrology) — The sun ()is considered a very important part of astrology. It, as well as the Moon, are the most important of the astrological planets. In Roman mythology the sun was represented by Apollo, the god of light and Helios the god of the sun. The Sun … Wikipedia
The Fool and the Flying Ship — is apart of Rabbit Ears We All Have Tales Series and is narrated by Robin Williams, illustrated by Henrik Drescher and the music was composed by the Klezmer Conservatory Band. Plot The story starts out with the introduction of a peasant farmer… … Wikipedia
equator — late 14c., from M.L. aequator diei et noctis equalizer of day and night (when the sun is on the celestial equator, twice annually, day and night are of equal length), agent noun from L. aequare make equal (see EQUATE (Cf. equate)). Sense of… … Etymology dictionary
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