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The inclination of the plane of the satellites to the ecliptic is 98°, and the planet ascends almost in the plane of the ecliptic.

Each station was assigned a uniform length of 13° 20' on the ecliptic, and a denomination, generally derived from mythology.

How many days will be required for it to move completely around the ecliptic from vernal equinox back to vernal equinox again?

If the obliquity of the ecliptic were made 10 greater, what would be the effect upon the seasons in the temperate zones?

The purpose of the signs of the zodiac is to show the position of the sun in the ecliptic at different times.

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On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to ecliptic, such as: ring, sphere, amphitheater, aureole, band, and belt.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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