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Astro*Dictionary by Michael Erlewine

 

 

 

 

1 article for "Rational Horizon"

Rational Horizon [Astro*Index]

(Horizon)

The great circle formed by the intersection of the Celestial Sphere with a plane through the center of the Earth which is perpendicular to the local vertical. Identical to the Astronomical Horizon.

 

See also:
♦ Great Circle ♦ Celestial Sphere

 

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