Astronomy Answers: From the Astronomical Dictionary

Astronomy Answers
From the Astronomical Dictionary


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horizontal

horizoon = [Greek] boundary

Horizontal means it has something to do with the horizon. The horizontal coordinate system uses the horizon for base plane, and the azimuth and altitude for coordinates.