Alternate Definitions for Galactic latitude

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Term: Galactic latitude
Definition:

In the Galactic coordinate system, the angle between the line of sight to an object and the Galactic equator. Galactic latitude ranges from +90 degrees to -90 degrees.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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