Apr 20, 2021
6 min read
Getting Started in Stargazing: Additional Astronomy Vocabulary
Below are additional astronomical terms that will acquaint you with the world of stargazing and astronomy.
Obliquity: Obliquity or an axial tilt is the angle between an astronomical object’s equatorial plane and orbital plane. The Earth’s axial tilt is 23.44°. This means that the Earth’s equator is at a 23.44° angular distance from the ecliptic. Obliquity is the cause of seasons…
