galactic latitude

noun

, Astronomy.

1. the angular distance from the galactic equator of a point on the celestial sphere.

Word History and Origins

Origin of galactic latitude¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Twelve lie north of the galactic plane, between 0° and 30° galactic latitude, and are designated GC1, GC2, ...,

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