inclination of an orbit

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Noun inclination of an orbit has 1 sense

inclination, inclination of an orbit - (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
--₁ is a kind of angle

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Inclination of an Orbit

Definition:

The inclination of an orbit refers to the angle between the orbital plane of a celestial body and a reference plane, usually the plane of the Earth's equator. It determines the tilt or slope of the orbit in relation to the reference plane.

Sample Sentences:

1. The inclination of a geostationary satellite's orbit is zero degrees, meaning it orbits directly above the equator.
2. The inclination of the Moon's orbit is approximately 5 degrees relative to the Earth's equatorial plane.
3. Spacecrafts need to carefully calculate the inclination of their orbits to ensure proper alignment for specific missions.

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