Glossary
Terms
right ascension
Definition
Right ascension (or R.A.) is the angular distance on the celestial sphere measured eastward along the celestial equator from the equinox to the hour circle passing through the celestial object.
Right ascension (or R.A.) is the angular distance on the celestial sphere measured eastward along the celestial equator from the equinox to the hour circle passing through the celestial object.
