Parallel of declination

(Astron.)

one of the small circles of the sphere, parallel to the equator.

parallel of declination

[′par·ə‚lel əv ‚dek·lə′nā·shən] (astronomy) A small circle of the celestial sphere parallel to the celestial equator. Also known as celestial parallel; circle of equal declination.

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