angular distance

Noun

The angle between two lines or planes, used in astronomy to measure the distance between celestial objects.

ریشه

From Latin 'angularis' meaning 'angle' and 'distantia' meaning 'a standing apart'.

مثال

• The angular distance between the two stars is 5 degrees.
• Astronomers use angular distance to map the night sky.
• The angular distance from the horizon to the star is 30 degrees.

ترکیب‌های رایج

measure angular distance angular distance between stars angular distance from the horizon angular distance in degrees