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latitude
The angular distance of a point from the earth's equator, measured upon the earth's surface.
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celestial latitude
The angular distance between a celestial body and the ecliptic, measured along a line at right angles to the ecliptic, which passes through both celestial poles. Its symbol is the Greek letter β or beta.
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