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  1. [coordinate systems] The location of a point on the earth's surface, stated as an angular measurement in degrees, minutes, and seconds east or west of the Greenwich prime meridian. All lines of longitude are great circles that intersect the equator and pass through the north and south poles. Media/longitude.gif
  2. [coordinate systems] The numbering system used for meridians.

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