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Saturday, September 25, 2021

09-25-2021-1333 - horizontal coordinate system

The horizontal coordinate system is a celestial coordinate system that uses the observer's local horizon as the fundamental plane

Horizontal coordinates use a celestial sphere centered on the observer. Azimuth is measured eastward from the north point (sometimes from the south point) of the horizon; altitude is the angle above the horizon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizontal_coordinate_system

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