AST Astronomy Abbreviation

AST has various meanings in the Astronomy category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of AST in Astronomy.

Apparent Solar Time

Time based on hour angle of true Sun Differs from Mean Solar Time by the 'Equation of Time' Rarely used in civil time reckoning, but frequently used in navigation.

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