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longitude of the ascending node (Ω)
subject			fact

longitude of the ascending node	has symbol Ω
	has definition An orbital element representing the point where the body crosses the ecliptic from south to north
	is an instance of orbital element
	is an instance of angle
orbital element	is required to define the size, shape, and orientation of an orbit in space
	see also mean element
	see also osculating element
angle	has unit angle unit
number	has value