Meaning of RIGHT ASCENSION

Pronunciation:			rIt u'senshun
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  an arc of the celestial equator eastward from the vernal equinox [n]  (astronomy) the angular distance eastward along the celestial equator from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the hour circle that passes through the body; expressed in hours and minutes and second; used with declination to specify positions on the celestial sphere; "one hour of right ascension equals fifteen degrees"
	Synonyms:		celestial longitude, RA
	See Also:		angular distance, celestial equator, equinoctial, equinoctial circle, equinoctial line