Declination

Declination is a measure used in astronomy to specify the position of celestial objects on the sky, similar to latitude on Earth. It indicates how far north or south an object is from the celestial equator, measured in degrees. Positive declinations are north of the celestial equator, and negative are south. Declination helps astronomers locate objects precisely, in combination with right ascension, which is akin to longitude. Together, these coordinates allow astronomers and sky enthusiasts to find stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in the sky.