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2 articles for "Small Circle"

Small Circle [Astro*Index]

A circle which does not have the center of a sphere for its center; thus, its plane does not pass through the centre of the sphere. Example: Any circle of latitude other than the equator.

See also: ♦ Circle ♦ Equator
Small Circle [Munkasey M.]

A circle which does not have the center of the Celestial Sphere as its center.

See also: ♦ Circle ♦ Equator

 

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