Definition:Principal Vertical Circle

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Definition

The vertical circle on the celestial sphere which passes through the observer's zenith and both the north celestial pole and south celestial pole is called the principal vertical circle.


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Also known as

Some sources refer to the principal vertical circle as the celestial meridian.


Also see

  • Results about the principal vertical circle can be found here.


Sources