spheradian

/ˌsfiːrəˈdeɪnjən/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement equal to 1/366.25 of a full circle, used to measure the position of celestial bodies

“The astronomer calculated the position of the planet in spheradians to determine its orbit.”

Synonyms

  • angular distance
  • celestial measurement

Antonyms

  • angular width
  • celestial span