Spherical Coordinate System

Spherical Coordinate System: A coordinate system measured on the surface of a sphere, usually expressed as angular distances.

the north/south component of the spherical coordinate system most widely used to record geodetic locations.

[coordinate systems] In a spherical coordinate system, the line that directions are related to and from which angles are measured. [astronomy] In astronomy, the imaginary line through the poles about which a rotating body turns.

See also: Axis, Equator, Coordinate system, Coordinate, Origin