celestial equator

noun

Meaning

A great circle on the celestial sphere, coincident with the plane of earth's equator.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

equinoctial line(English)equinoctial(English)equinoctial circle(English)equator(English)equinox(English)equatorial plane(English)equinoctinal(English)ecliptic(English)

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Sources

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