Astro*Dictionary by Michael Erlewine
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 ♦ EquatorSmall 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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