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declination

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﹒The angular distance of a celestial body north or south of the celestial equator.

﹒The angle between the magnetic north and the true north at a particular location.

﹒A downward movement, slope, or the act of declining or refusing something.

Examples

﹒The astronomer carefully calculated the star's declination to determine its precise position in the night sky.

﹒The compass needle must be adjusted to account for the magnetic declination of the specific region.

﹒His sudden declination of the invitation surprised everyone who expected him to attend the gala.

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