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Astronautics Vocabulary : longitude

The Astronautics Vocabulary is a glossary of terms that pertain to the science and technology of spaceflight. This alphabetical list can be navigated by clicking on the letters A-Z displayed on this page.

Definition of longitude

Translation:
longitude
Definition:
A distance east or west on the Earth’s surface, measured in degrees from a certain meridian. On maps, lines running between the North and South Poles represent longitudes.
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