true prime vertical
true prime vertical
The vertical circle that intersects the geographical poles and the true east and west points of the horizon, as distinguished from the magnetic, compass, or grid prime vertical through the magnetic, compass, or grid east and west points, respectively. See
prime vertical circle.
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