Hour Angle — synonyms, definition

1. hour angle (Noun)

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hour angle (Noun) — The angular distance along the celestial equator from the observer's meridian to the hour circle of a given celestial body.

hour angle (Noun) — (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day.

angular distance distance