Concept
Hour Angle
How long until/since an object crossed the meridian.
The angle, expressed in hours, between an object's current position and its position when it crosses the local meridian.
Overview
The angle, expressed in hours, between an object's current position and its position when it crosses the local meridian.
See also
Altitude
Angle of an object above the horizon.
Parallax
Apparent shift of a nearby object against a distant background.
Radial Velocity
An object's velocity along the line of sight.
Apparent Magnitude
How bright an object looks from Earth.
Transit Method
Observational technique used to detect or characterize astronomical objects.
Primary Transit
Observational technique used to detect or characterize astronomical objects.