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Definition of 'hour circle'

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1. (n.) hour circle
a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the celestial poles and containing a point on the celestial sphere, as a star or the vernal equinox.

Etymology: (1665–75)

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1. (noun) hour circle
a great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through both celestial poles

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