(DoD, NATO) The angular distance to a body on the celestial sphere measured north or south through 90 degrees from the celestial equator along the hour circle of the body. Comparable to latitude on the terrestrial sphere. See also magnetic declination; magnetic variation.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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