"Almucantar" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | No |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"almucantar" Definition
- a small circle of the celestial sphere parallel to the horizon and connecting all points of equal altitude
- a telescope mounted on a mercurial float and used for observing the heavenly bodies as they cross a given almucantar