Meaning Of The Word Celestial pole

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Celestial pole Meaning

Celestial pole Definition
Celestial pole Definition

What's The Definition Of Celestial pole?

celestial pole in American English
either of two points on the celestial sphere where the extensions of the earth's axis would intersect
noun: 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

celestial pole in British English
noun: either of the two points at which the earth's axis, extended to infinity, would intersect the celestial sphere

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