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vertical circle

A great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the zenith and the nadir and thus is perpendicular to the horizon.

vertical circle

(Astronomy) Astronomy a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the zenith and perpendicular to the horizon

vertical circle

A great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the zenith and the nadir and thus is perpendicular to the horizon.

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vertical circle - a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the zenith and perpendicular to the horizon

great circle - a circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the center

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