stellar day
English
[edit]Noun
[edit]stellar day (plural stellar days)
- (astronomy) The rotational period of Earth; the time in which Earth rotates exactly 360 degrees around its axis, measured relative to the stars.
Usage notes
[edit]- See the usage notes at sidereal day.
Synonyms
[edit]- (commonly) sidereal day
Translations
[edit]period of one rotation of Earth, measured relative to the stars
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