Vertical-circle
noun, Astronomy.
1.
a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the zenith.
vertical circle
noun
1.
(astronomy) a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the zenith and perpendicular to the horizon
vertical circle
A great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the zenith and the nadir and thus is perpendicular to the horizon.
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