Data and algorithms
赤纬
Declination
The celestial equivalent of latitude.
Polaris sits at about +89.26°.
Related terms
- Parsec — Distance at one arcsecond parallax, 3.26 light-years.
- Right ascension — The celestial equivalent of longitude, in hours.
- Epoch — The reference time for coordinates or elements.
- Ground station — A facility talking to satellites.