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The angular distance of a heavenly body measured from the horizon toward the zenith.
NOTE: This term and its definition were changed in ANSI/IES RP-16-17 Addendum 2. Previously called altitude.
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The angular distance of a heavenly body measured from the horizon toward the zenith.
NOTE: This term and its definition were changed in ANSI/IES RP-16-17 Addendum 2. Previously called altitude.
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