Deklinasi
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The angular distance of a celestial body measured north or south from the “celestial equator” along a declination circle. It is expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds of arc.
Synonyms & Variants
lintang
Used as a geographical analogy to facilitate understanding.
jarak sudut
Technical description of the physical nature of declination.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Latin declinatio meaning a leaning or bending. In astronomy, it serves as an equatorial coordinate system analogous to “latitude” on Earth's geography. The usage is strictly technical and scientific. In navigation and astronomy contexts, positive values indicate positions in the northern celestial hemisphere, while negative values indicate positions in the southern celestial hemisphere.
Real-world Usage
Astronom tersebut sedang menghitung nilai deklinasi untuk menentukan posisi tepat bintang di ekuator langit.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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