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almucantar

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1. n. A small circle of the sphere parallel to the horizon; a circle or parallel of altitude. Two stars which have the same almucantar have the same altitude. See Almacantar. Source: opted
2. n. A small circle of the sphere parallel to the horizon; a circle or parallel of altitude. Two stars which have the same almucantar have the same altitude. See Almacantar. Source: ecdict

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altitude circle parallel almacantar horizon small sphere stars

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