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descending node [di′sen·diŋ ′nōd] (aerospace engineering) That point at which an earth satellite crosses to the south side of the equatorial plane of its primary. Also known as southbound node. (astronomy) The point at which a planet, planetoid, or comet crosses the ecliptic from north to south. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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