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Definition of Celestial latitude
1. Noun. (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere.
Exact synonyms: Dec, Declination
Category relationships: Astronomy, Uranology
Generic synonyms: Angular Distance
Category relationships: Astronomy, Uranology
Generic synonyms: Angular Distance