mean longitude (Q6451)
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ecliptic longitude at which an orbiting body could be found if its orbit were circular and free of perturbations. While nominally a simple longitude, in practice the mean longitude is a hybrid angle
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | mean longitude |
ecliptic longitude at which an orbiting body could be found if its orbit were circular and free of perturbations. While nominally a simple longitude, in practice the mean longitude is a hybrid angle |