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Meaning Of Ecliptic
a.
A great circle of the celestial sphere, making an angle
with the equinoctial of about 23¡ 28'. It is the apparent path of the
sun, or the real path of the earth as seen from the sun.
a.
A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, making an
angle of 23¡ 28' with the equator; -- used for illustrating and solving
astronomical problems.