galactic equator

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Definition of galactic equator in English English dictionary

The great circle of the celestial sphere that lies in the plane bisecting the band of the Milky Way, inclined at an angle of approximately 62° to the celestial equator. Also called galactic circle

Hyphenation

ga·lac·tic e·qua·tor

Turkish pronunciation

gıläktîk îkweytır

Pronunciation

/gəˈlaktək əˈkwātər/ /ɡəˈlæktɪk ɪˈkweɪtɜr/