galactic equator Comparison Table

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galactic equator comparison table

Subject is a kind of has definition

equator plane The great circle on the surface of a body formed by the intersection of the surface with the plane passing through the center of the body perpendicular to the axis of rotation. (See celestial equator.)

galactic equator equator The primary circle defined by the central plane of the Galaxy.

Subject	is a kind of	has definition
equator	plane	The great circle on the surface of a body formed by the intersection of the surface with the plane passing through the center of the body perpendicular to the axis of rotation. (See celestial equator.)
galactic equator	equator	The primary circle defined by the central plane of the Galaxy.

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