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Celestial Latitude - Dictionary

Celestial Latitude

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/səˈlɛs.ti.əl ˈlæt.ɪˌtjuːd/

Definitions

1. The angular distance of a celestial object north or south of the ecliptic plane, measured in degrees.

Usage Examples

"The planet's celestial latitude determines its position relative to the ecliptic."

"Astronomers use celestial latitude to locate objects in the sky."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' and 'latitudo' meaning 'breadth' or 'width.'

Synonyms

  • Ecliptic Latitude
  • Celestial Coordinate

Antonyms

  • Celestial Longitude

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Latitud Celestial /latiˈtuð θelesˈtjal/
French Latitude Céleste /latityd selɛst/
Hindi आकाशीय अक्षांश /aːkaːʃijə akʃaːnʃ/
Chinese 天体纬度 /tiān tǐ wěi dù/
German Himmlische Breite /ˈhɪmlɪʃə ˈbʁaɪtə/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /sɪˈlɛs.ti.əl ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/
  • American English: /səˈlɛs.tʃəl ˈlæt.ɪˌtud/
  • Indian English: /səˈlɛs.ti.əl ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/

Historical Usage

The concept of celestial latitude has been used for centuries to track planetary movements relative to the ecliptic plane.

Cultural Nuances

Different cultures have developed unique celestial coordinate systems to study the stars, with celestial latitude playing a crucial role.

More Information

Celestial latitude is an essential coordinate in astronomy, used to define the position of celestial bodies in relation to the ecliptic plane. It complements celestial longitude in describing the exact location of objects in the sky.

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