Parallel of altitude

(Astron.)

one of the small circles of the sphere, parallel to the horizon; an almucantar.

parallel of altitude

[′par·ə‚lel əv ′al·tə‚tüd] (astronomy) A circle on the celestial sphere parallel to the horizon connecting all points of equal altitude. Also known as almucantar; altitude circle.

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