galactic equator

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galactic equator

The great circle of the celestial sphere that lies in the plane bisecting the band of the Milky Way, inclined at an angle of approximately 62° to the celestial equator. Also called galactic circle.

galactic equator, circle

(Astronomy) the great circle on the celestial sphere containing the galactic plane

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