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galactic plane

noun

, Astronomy.
  1. the plane of the galactic equator.

galactic plane

noun

  1. the plane passing through the spiral arms of the Galaxy

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Word History and Origins

Origin of galactic plane1

First recorded in 1840–50

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Example Sentences

As we ascend from the galactic plane we perceive that the density decreases with great rapidity.

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