angle hoek 角度 ecliptic longitude λ The angular distance on the celestial sphere measured clockwise from the vernal equinox along the ecliptic (the path of the Sun on the celestial sphere during one year) to the intersection with the great circle drawn from the ecliptical north pole through the object. degree graad 度 minute (angle) minuut (hoek) 分钟（角） second (angle) seconde (hoek) 秒（角度）