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... > Observational astronomy > Astronomical techniques > Astrometry > Astronomical coordinate systems > Galactic coordinate system > Galactic latitude

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Galactic latitude  

Definition

  • In the Galactic coordinate system, the angle between the line of sight to an object and the Galactic equator. Galactic latitude ranges from +90 degrees to -90 degrees. (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/568

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