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declination

dec·li·na·tion [ dèklə náysh'n ] (plural dec·li·na·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. angular distance from celestial equator: the angular distance of an astronomical object measured in degrees from the celestial equator along the great circle passing through it and the celestial poles

2. physics geography 
Same as  magnetic declination


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