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vertical circle

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vertical circle
n.
A great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the zenith and the nadir and thus is perpendicular to the horizon.
vertical circle
n
(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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Noun1.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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