isohel

/aɪsoʊˈhɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A point on the celestial sphere equidistant from two given points

“The isohel between the sun and the star was used to calculate the celestial body’s position.”

2. noun

A line or point equidistant from two given points on the celestial sphere

“The isohel between the two celestial bodies was used to determine their relative positions.”

Synonyms

  • celestial equator
  • line of equal distance

Antonyms

  • celestial meridian