RIGHT ASCENSION


Meaning of RIGHT ASCENSION in English

Astron.

the arc of the celestial equator measured eastward from the vernal equinox to the foot of the great circle passing through the celestial poles and a given point on the celestial sphere, expressed in degrees or hours.

[ 1585-95 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .