angular distance meaning

UK US /ˈæŋɡjəlɚ ˈdɪstəns/ 5 syllables

angular distance (noun): the angular separation between two objects as perceived by an observer.

Definition of angular distance

  1. the angular separation between two objects as perceived by an observer
    • he recorded angular distances between the stars

    Type of: angle

    Kinds: latitude, longitude, declination, right ascension, hour angle, true anomaly

How to pronounce angular distance

angular distance is pronounced /ˈæŋɡjəlɚ ˈdɪstəns/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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