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  1. In astronomy, the angular distance eastwards
  2. along the horizon, measured from due north, 
  3. between the astronomical meridian (the 
  4. vertical circle passing through the centre of
  5. the sky and the north and south points on the
  6. horizon) and the vertical circle containing
  7. the celestial body whose position is to be
  8. measured.
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  10. Subject by: Russell Webb
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