Circle of latitude

(Astron.)	A great circle perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic, passing through its poles.
(Spherical Projection)	A small circle of the sphere whose plane is perpendicular to the axis.

circle of latitude

[′sər·kəl əv ′lad·ə‚tüd] (astronomy) A great circle of the celestial sphere passing through the ecliptic poles, and hence perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic. Also known as parallel of latitude. (geodesy) A meridian of the terrestrial sphere along which latitude is measured.

circle of latitude

i. A great circle of the celestial sphere through the ecliptic poles and, hence, perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.
ii. A meridian along which latitude is measured.

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