Concept information
Preferred term
Astronomical coordinate systems
Definition
- Values in a reference system used to relate the position of a body on the celestial sphere. Four main coordinate systems are utilized in astronomy: the equatorial, horizontal, ecliptic, and galactic coordinates systems. (en)
Broader concept
- Astrometry (en)
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Celestial coordinate systems (en)
- Celestial reference system (en)
Editorial note
URI
http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/82
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