galactic poles

galactic pole

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Definitions of galactic poles words

noun galactic poles either of the two opposite points on the celestial sphere that are farthest north and south of the Milky Way. 1
noun plural galactic poles the two points on the celestial sphere, diametrically opposite each other, that can be joined by an imaginary line perpendicular to the galactic plane 0

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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