A downward slope or bend.
(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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A polite refusal of an invitation.
Другие значения термина "declination" 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.
4 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.
7 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 - naturally a 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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