赤纬 (chì wěi) — (astronomy) declination

Definition

One of the two coordinates in the equatorial celestial coordinate system, measuring a celestial body's angular distance north (+) or south (−) of the celestial equator (0–90°). Pairs with 赤经 (right ascension), analogous to latitude on Earth.

noun

(astronomy) declination

Examples

赤纬。
Tiān wén xué jiā zhèng zài cè liáng zhè kē héng xīng de chì wěi.
Astronomers are measuring the declination of this star.
赤纬。
chì wěi Hé chì jīng shì tiān wén zuò biāo dì liǎng gè zhòng yào cān shù.
Declination and right ascension are two important parameters of astronomical coordinates.
赤纬90。
Běi jí xīng de chì wěi dà yuē shì 90 dù.
The declination of Polaris is approximately 90 degrees.

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