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equinoctial point
equinoctial point n (Astronomy) either of the two points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | equinoctial point - (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the eclipticequinoxastronomy, uranology - the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a wholecelestial point - a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)vernal equinox - (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Piscesautumnal equinox - (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Virgo |
equinoctial point
equinoctial point[‚ē·kwə′näk·shəl ′pȯint] (astronomy) equinox equinoctial pointOne of two intersections of the ecliptic and celestial equators, occupied by the sun when its declination is 0°. Also called an equinoxLegalSeeEquinoxequinoctial point
Synonyms for equinoctial pointnoun (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the eclipticSynonymsRelated Words- astronomy
- uranology
- celestial point
- vernal equinox
- autumnal equinox
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