Great Circle — definition

1. great circle (Noun)

1 definition

great circle (Noun) — A circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the centre.

1 type of
line
12 types
celestial equator celestial horizon ecliptic equator equinoctial equinoctial circle equinoctial line horizon hour circle line of longitude meridian vertical circle
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