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Equation of the centre
From LoveToKnow 1911
EQUATION OF THE CENTRE, in astronomy, the angular distance, measured around the centre of motion, ...
Nilakantha's system, however, was mathematically more effient than the Tychonic sytem, due to correctly taking into account the equation of the centre and latitudinal motion of Mercury and Venus.
 See also: Planet, Orbit, Astronomy, Earth, Revolution
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