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Meanings of declination in inglés
(Astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere.
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Examples for "dec"
Examples for "dec"
1
Speaking backstage, Dec said: It's been a tough year personally and professionally.
2
Blizzard-like conditions delayed initial cleanup efforts, according to a DEC news release.
3
The new Miss R. will be announced to the public in Dec.
4
The transaction is likely to be completed on Dec 31, it said.
5
Dec. 1997 - Moi is re-elected for a fifth and final term.
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declinación Usage of declination in inglés
1
The angle between the magnetic and the true North is the declination.
2
I beg that you will at once telegraph him my respectful declination.
3
And that all Anticipation is but a deflexion or declination by accident.
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Steptoe's declination of the nomination and his recommendation of Young soon followed.
5
A time-shot was successful, and observations were also taken for magnetic declination.
6
The declination had actually changed about 80 degrees in the last ten miles.
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The compass was therefore constructed in view of an eastern declination of 8°.
8
At each time-hack Kappelyushnikov read off right ascension and declination bearings.
9
Alexandre de Beauharnais had the courage to answer with a declination the office.
10
All set screws, excepting those on the declination axis, are tightened.
11
He wondered how Riley would receive a declination-naturallya rare experience.
12
From this date may be traced the declination of Napoleon's greatness.
13
New course fifteen hours right ascension, plus fifteen degrees declination. She blinked, looked puzzled.
14
I guess there'd be a lot of difference in the declination of the sun.
15
He adjusted his aim to allow for distance and declination.
16
The declination circle is graduated from zero to 90 deg.
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Translations for declination
portugués
ruso
Declination through the time
Declination across language varieties
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