almucantar

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Synonyms: almacantar, alcantar, almucantars

Antonyms: almacantar, alcantar, almucantars

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|astronomy|archaic|or|historical}} A [[small circle]] on the [[celestial sphere]], parallel to the [[horizon]], that is used in astronomy and navigation to show [[altitude]] of a star or any other heavenly body.
2. {{lb|en|astronomy|archaic|or|historical}} An [[instrument]] for observing the [[heavenly body|heavenly bodies]] as they cross such a circle.

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