equatorial

/ɪkwɐtˈɔːɹɪəl/

/ˌikwəˈtɔɹiəɫ/

equatorial

of or existing at or near the geographic equator

antonyms : polar

of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator

of or relating to or at an equator

Equatorial

a telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it

Examples

1. So this green hydrogen right here is going equatorial.

2. The equatorial hydrogens form a ring around the axial hydrogens, sort of like Earth’s equator.

3. This is equatorial.

4. The equatorial diameter is only 26 miles bigger than the polar diameter.