vertical circles

A form of vertical circle — A great circle on the celestial sphere, perpendicular to the horizon, that passes through the zenith and nadir

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of vertical circle
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APA

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“vertical circles.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vertical%20circles. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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