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Celestial Pole (Noun)

Meaning

One of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • The Earth's axis of rotation intersects the celestial sphere at two points, known as the celestial poles, around which the stars appear to rotate.
  • Astronomers use the positions of the celestial poles as a basis for their coordinate system.
  • The celestial pole, located in Ursa Minor, is aligned with the North Star, making it a useful navigational aid.
  • Located near the celestial pole, the star Polaris is often used as a point of reference for determining one's position.
  • The movement of the celestial poles due to the precession of the equinoxes means that the position of the North Star will shift over time.

Synonyms

  • Pole

Hypernyms

  • Celestial Point
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