almucantar
/ælməˈkæntə//ælməˈkæntɚ/
noun
- 1
A small circle on the celestial sphere, parallel to the horizon, that is used in astronomy and navigation to show altitude of a star or any other heavenly body.
- 2
An instrument for observing the heavenly bodies as they cross such a circle.
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