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solar velocity

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solar velocity has definition Velocity of the Sun (19.4 km sin the direction l^II = 51°, b^II = 23°) with respect to the local standard of rest. has source: Hopkins, J. 1976 Glossary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago Press, 2001-09-27 09:33:27.0
is an instance of space velocity

velocity has base unit length per unit time 2001-09-27 09:33:26.0

quantity has unit 2001-09-27 09:33:12.0

number has value 2001-09-27 09:32:57.0

solar velocity	has definition Velocity of the Sun (19.4 km sin the direction l^II = 51°, b^II = 23°) with respect to the local standard of rest.
solar velocity	is an instance of space velocity
velocity	has base unit length per unit time
quantity	has unit
number	has value