Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
colure
noun
/kəˈl(j)ʊər/
Definition
An imaginary circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the poles and the equator. It is used in astronomy to describe the position of celestial bodies.
Examples
- The colure is essential for understanding the movement of stars in their seasonal cycles.
- In ancient astronomy, the colure was used to calculate the positions of various celestial phenomena.
Meaning
A line on the celestial globe or sphere that helps in the mapping of stars and celestial objects in relation to the Earth’s surface.
Synonyms
- meridian
- axis
