celestial+equator
121Alpha Centauri — This article is about α Centauri . For a Centauri , see V761 Centauri. For A Centauri , see A Centauri. For other uses, see Alpha Centauri (disambiguation). Alpha Centauri A[1]/B[2] …
122Tropical year — A tropical year (also known as a solar year), for general purposes, is the length of time that the Sun takes to return to the same position in the cycle of seasons, as seen from Earth; for example, the time from vernal equinox to vernal equinox,… …
123Chi Rho — The Chi Rho symbol The Chi Rho is one of the earliest forms of christogram, and is used by Christians. It is formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters chi and rho (ΧΡ) of the Greek word ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ =Christ in such a way to produce the… …
124Contraparallel — In astrology, a contraparallel occurs when two planets or celestial bodies occupy the same degree, within 1 degree of orb, but the opposite declination. One planet will occupy a position north of the celestial equator and the other will occupy… …
125armillary sphere — Astron. an ancient instrument consisting of an arrangement of rings, all of which are circles of the same sphere, used to show the relative positions of the celestial equator, ecliptic, and other circles on the celestial sphere. [1550 60] * * * ▪ …
126apogee — Synonyms and related words: Earth insertion, LEM, LM, acme, all, apex, aphelion, astronomical longitude, attitude control rocket, autumnal equinox, ballistic capsule, brow, burn, cap, capstone, capsule, ceiling, celestial equator, celestial… …
127circle — Synonyms and related words: O, acquaintance, advance, alentours, alternate, ambience, ambit, anklet, annular muscle, annulus, anthelion, antisun, aphelion, apogee, arc, arena, areola, armlet, arsis, ascend, associates, astronomical longitude,… …
128ecliptic — Synonyms and related words: anklet, aphelion, apogee, armlet, astronomical longitude, autumnal equinox, band, belt, bracelet, celestial equator, celestial longitude, celestial meridian, cincture, cingulum, circle, collar, collarband, colures,… …
