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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

location go
a point or extent in space

line go
a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent

great circle
a circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the center

noun.location

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celestial equator, equinoctial circle, equinoctial line, equinoctial go
the great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles
ecliptic go
the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun
equator go
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
horizon, celestial horizon go
the great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth
hour circle go
a great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through both celestial poles
meridian, line of longitude go
an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator
vertical circle go
a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the zenith and perpendicular to the horizon