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Aphel
Farthest from the sun
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Apogee
Farthest from the earth
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Base 18 degrees/degree days
How many days the temperature was below 18C (65F). See: http://www.energylens.com/articles/degree-days for a fuller explanation.
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Cloud base
Lowest level of visible cloud or the height at which clouds may form
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Dew point
The temperature point at which air is cooled causing water vapour to condense out into water
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Dry bulb thermometer
Ordinary thermometer. See: wet bulb thermometer below.
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Humidity
The amount of water vapour in the air
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Mean sea level
Mean sea level (MSL) is the average (mean) height of the sea, with reference to a suitable reference surface. Defining the reference level, however, involves complex measurement, and accurately determining MSL can prove difficult. See: Wikipedia explanation
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METAR
This is a world-wide recognised format for reporting weather information and is predominantly used by pilots as a part of a pre-flight weather briefing. It is also used by meteorologists who use it to assist in weather forecasting.
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Moon – age
How many days into the lunar phase, i.e. since last new moon
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