celestial pole

ce·les·tial pole

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Definitions of celestial pole words

noun celestial pole either of the two points at which the earth's axis, extended to infinity, would intersect the celestial sphere 3
noun celestial pole either of two points on the celestial sphere where the extensions of the earth's axis would intersect 3
noun celestial pole each of the two points in which the extended axis of the earth cuts the celestial sphere and about which the stars seem to revolve. 1
noun celestial pole An imaginary point situated where a planet's axis intersects the celestial sphere. 0

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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