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Imaginary sky rotation points
north and south celestial poles are the two points in the sky where Earth's axis of rotation, indefinitely extended, intersects the celestial sphere. The
Celestial_pole
Southern half of the celestial sphere
South Pole; less of the Southern Sky is visible the further north the observer is located. The northern counterpart is the northern celestial hemisphere
Southern_celestial_hemisphere
Visible star that is nearly aligned with Earth's axis of rotation
of the celestial poles. On Earth, a pole star would lie directly overhead when viewed from the North or the South Pole. Currently, Earth's pole stars are
Pole_star
Northern half of the celestial sphere
North Pole, while less of the hemisphere is visible the farther south the observer is located. The southern counterpart is the southern celestial hemisphere
Northern_celestial_hemisphere
Concept from geodesy
predictions. Due to the (very slow) pole motion of the Earth, the Celestial Ephemeris Pole (CEP, or celestial pole) is not stationary on the surface of
Earth_orientation_parameters
Celestial coordinate system
the orbital plane. Projected onto the celestial sphere, orbital poles are similar in concept to celestial poles, but are based on the body's orbit instead
Orbital_pole
Projection of Earth's equator out into space
position on the Earth. At the poles, the celestial equator coincides with the astronomical horizon. At all latitudes, the celestial equator is a uniform arc
Celestial_equator
Celestial coordinate system
The poles of astronomical bodies are determined based on their axis of rotation in relation to the celestial poles of the celestial sphere. Astronomical
Poles_of_astronomical_bodies
Chinese view of a supreme God
were carefully aligned to the celestial pole and the procession of pole stars. Pankenier notes that the true celestial pole lies in a sky template which
Shangdi
Northern pole-star; brightest star in Ursa Minor
of the star lies less than 1° away from the north celestial pole, making it the current northern pole star. The stable position of the star in the Northern
Polaris
Conceptual tool in astronomy
with the celestial sphere, these form the celestial equator, the north and south celestial poles, and the ecliptic, respectively. As the celestial sphere
Celestial_sphere
Directions of north, south, east and west
the limb that is closest to the North celestial pole. Similarly, a line from the center to the South celestial pole will define the South point by its intersection
Cardinal_direction
Great semicircle passing through the celestial poles
In astronomy, the meridian is the great circle passing through the celestial poles, as well as the zenith and nadir of an observer's location. Consequently
Meridian_(astronomy)
Astronomical coordinate analogous to latitude
south celestial pole) would have an N.P.D. of 180. Declination in astronomy is comparable to geographic latitude, projected onto the celestial sphere
Declination
Astronomical equivalent of longitude
axis traces a small circle (relative to its celestial equator) slowly westward about the celestial poles, completing one cycle in about 26,000 years.
Right_ascension
Star that never sets due to its apparent proximity to a celestial pole
proximity to one of the celestial poles. Circumpolar stars are therefore visible from said location toward the nearest pole for the entire night on every
Circumpolar_star
Chinese theological conception of Heaven
mimicked the stars of the north celestial pole. Through this sympathetic magic, which consisted of reproducing the celestial centre on earth, the Shang established
Chinese_theology
Topics referred to by the same term
aligned with a celestial pole Geographical pole, two points on Earth where its axis of rotation intersects its surface North Pole South Pole Pole, German electronic
Pole
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
several degrees away from the celestial pole. ) Now, Polaris is within 1° of the north celestial pole and remains the current Pole star. Its Neo-Latin name
Ursa_Minor
through a celestial object and the zenith, and the hour circle of the object. It is usually denoted q. In the triangle zenith—object—celestial pole, the parallactic
Parallactic_angle
Navigation using astronomical objects to determine position
Celestial navigation, also known as astronavigation, is the practice of position fixing using stars and other celestial bodies that enables a navigator
Celestial_navigation
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
4700 the south celestial pole will be in Carina. Three bright stars in Carina will come within 1 degree of the southern celestial pole and take turns
Carina_(constellation)
System for specifying positions of celestial objects
coordinate system is centered at Earth's center, but fixed relative to the celestial poles and the March equinox. The coordinates are based on the location of
Astronomical coordinate systems
Astronomical_coordinate_systems
Arc crossing all meridians of longitude at the same angle
night sky, it is possible to steer relative to a visible celestial pole star. The magnetic poles are not fixed in location. In the northern hemisphere,
Rhumb_line
Direction on Earth's surface
true poles, because the three-dimensional representation avoids those limitations. The celestial pole is the location on the imaginary celestial sphere
True_north
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere, containing the south celestial pole
1752, Octans remains one of the 88 modern constellations. The southern celestial pole is located within the boundaries of Octans. Octans was one of 14 constellations
Octans
Type of long exposure photograph
centered on the south celestial pole (near Sigma Octantis). Aiming the camera eastward or westward shows straight streaks on the celestial equator, which is
Star_trail
Massive cosmic structure
one very near to the celestial South Pole and is, according to the international team of astronomers that discovered the South Pole Wall, "...the largest
South_Pole_Wall
Two dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way
entre le pole austral et le Tropique du Capricorne [Planisphere containing the celestial constellations included between the south [celestial] pole and the
Magellanic_Clouds
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
sky, which included a rather crude map of the stars around the south celestial pole, including the Southern Cross and the two Magellanic Clouds seen in
Crux
Brightest star in Earth's night sky
as the southern Pole Star, around the year 66,270 AD. In that year, Sirius will come to within 1.6 degrees of the south celestial pole. This is due to
Sirius
Change of rotational axis in an astronomical body
Thus, while today the star Polaris lies approximately at the north celestial pole, this will change over time, and other stars will become the "north
Axial_precession
Celestial coordinate system
measured from the celestial pole, similar to the way declination (dec, δ) is measured from the celestial equator. Polar distance in celestial navigation is
Polar_distance_(astronomy)
Ways to determine a direction
through the North and South poles of the Earth. This axis intersects the Celestial Sphere at the North and South Celestial poles, which appear to the observer
Direction_determination
Early Chinese religious history
believed in the divinity of the north celestial pole – the Shang's 'absolute centre' – and it was at the pole's surrounding square area that the High
Religion_of_the_Shang_dynasty
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
the dragon, it became twisted on itself and froze at the cold north celestial pole before it could right itself. Aelius Aristides names him Aster or Asterius
Draco_(constellation)
Celestial groupings used in Chinese astrology
centered on the north celestial pole and includes those stars which could be seen year-round, while the other two straddle the celestial equator. The Twenty-Eight
Chinese_constellations
Chinese ethical and philosophical system
Whether centred in the change-ful precessional north celestial pole or in the fixed north ecliptic pole, the spinning constellations draw the 卍 symbol around
Confucianism
Star in the constellation Octans
from the southern celestial pole of the Southern Hemisphere, lying in a nearly opposite direction to the North Star on the celestial sphere. Located approximately
Sigma_Octantis
Time-telling device
on the celestial sphere, which rotates every 24 hours about its celestial axis. The celestial axis is the line connecting the celestial poles. Since the
Sundial
Confucianism as a religion
Didier's theory by connecting the constellations bracketing the north celestial pole as a square, or in Pankenier's theory by connecting some of the stars
Religious_Confucianism
Method of orienting telescopes and other celestial observation devices
axis of a telescope's equatorial mount or a sundial's gnomon with a celestial pole to parallel Earth's axis. The method to use differs depending on whether
Polar_alignment
Chinese astrological system using star positions in a twelve-palace chart
enclosure (紫微垣, Zǐwēi Yuán) in Chinese astronomy — the celestial region surrounding the north celestial pole, symbolically associated with the emperor and the
Zi_Wei_Dou_Shu
Ascetic devotee of the Hindu god Vishnu
the text of the Mahabharata was still several degrees away from the celestial pole. Dhruva was born as son of the King Uttānapāda (the son of Svayambhuva
Dhruva
Group of ancient Mesopotamian deities
southern sky. The path of Enlil's celestial orbit was a continuous, symmetrical circle around the north celestial pole, but those of An and Enki were believed
Anunnaki
Science of measuring the shape, orientation, and gravity of Earth
the celestial equator and containing the celestial poles. Local meridian: the plane which contains the direction to the zenith and the celestial pole. The
Geodesy
Apparent path of the Sun on the celestial sphere
celestial sphere, the other being the celestial equator. Perpendicular to the ecliptic are the ecliptic poles, the north ecliptic pole being the pole
Ecliptic
Celestial coordinate system in spherical coordinates, with the Sun as its center
refers to the coordinate values of the north galactic pole and NCP to those of the north celestial pole. sin ( b ) = sin ( δ NGP ) sin ( δ ) + cos
Galactic_coordinate_system
Extra-planar nebulae
the north and south celestial poles. The vast nebula close to the south celestial pole is MW9, commonly known as the South Celestial Serpent. Integrated
Integrated_Flux_Nebula
Northernmost point on Earth
Biome Celestial pole Ecliptic pole Inuit Circumpolar Council North Pole, Alaska North Pole, New York Polaris Poles of astronomical bodies South Pole Willem
North_Pole
Semi-annual astronomical event where the Sun is directly above the Earth's equator
north and south on the celestial sphere are in the sense toward the north celestial pole and toward the south celestial pole. East is the direction toward
Equinox
Celestial abode of Vishnu
version of the cosmology states that Vishnu's eye is present at the south celestial pole, from where he watches the cosmos. The Vedas do not mention Vaikuntha
Vaikuntha
Apparent motion of celestial objects around Earth
the apparent motion of celestial objects (e.g. the Sun and stars) around Earth, or more precisely around the two celestial poles, over the course of one
Diurnal_motion
Class of star chart
the celestial pole in question will be less than they deserve. For observers at moderate latitudes, who can see the sky near the celestial pole of their
Planisphere
Greco-Roman astronomer and geographer (c. 100–170)
astronomer Hipparchus for having provided the elevation of the north celestial pole for a few cities. Although maps based on scientific principles had been
Ptolemy
Spherical triangle used in astronavigation
globe. It is composed of three reference points on the celestial sphere: P is the Celestial Pole (either North or South). It is a fixed point. Z is the
Navigational_triangle
Didier's theory by connecting the constellations bracketing the north celestial pole as a square, or in Pankenier's theory by connecting some of the stars
History_of_religion_in_China
Chinese historical constellation
Enclosures. Stars and constellations of this group lie near the north celestial pole and are visible all year from temperate latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere
Ziwei_enclosure
Pattern of stars recognized on Earth's night sky
Lacaille created 14 new groups, mostly for the area surrounding South Celestial Pole. Many of these proposed constellations have been formally accepted,
Asterism_(astronomy)
Traditional Chinese fivefold deity
imitating its order which is visible in the starry vault, the north celestial pole and its spinning constellations. The Five Deities themselves represent
Wufang_Shangdi
respectively *Teeŋ and *Tees, to the symbols of the squared north celestial pole godhead (口, Dīng). These names are combined in different ways in Chinese
Chinese_gods_and_immortals
Variance in a celestial body's axis of rotation over time
declination ( δ {\displaystyle \delta } ) For objects that are not close to a celestial pole, nutation in right ascension ( Δ α {\displaystyle \Delta \alpha } )
Astronomical_nutation
Timekeeping system on Earth relative to the celestial sphere
March equinox (the northern hemisphere's vernal equinox) and both celestial poles, and is usually expressed in hours, minutes, and seconds. In the context
Sidereal_time
Open cluster in the constellation Cepheus
approximately 6.8 billion years old. NGC 188 is very close to the North Celestial Pole, under five degrees away, and in the constellation of Cepheus at an
NGC_188
Ancient Eurasian icon and Nazi symbol
symbolises the universe, representing the spinning constellations of the celestial north pole centred in α Ursae Minoris, specifically the Little and Big Dipper
Swastika
December 7, 2006. Retrieved July 20, 2012. Bruce McClure. "Sirius, future South Pole Star". EarthSky. Archived from the original on January 3, 2018. Retrieved
List of future astronomical events
List_of_future_astronomical_events
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
8-magnitude Beta Hydri, also the closest reasonably bright star to the south celestial pole. Pulsating between magnitude 3.26 and 3.33, Gamma Hydri is a variable
Hydrus
Plane on which most of a disk-shaped galaxy's mass lies
was also defined in 1959 to be at position angle 123° from the north celestial pole. Thus the zero longitude point on the galactic equator was at 17h 42m
Galactic_plane
Former granite monument in Georgia, US
conversion added): Astronomic features 1. Channel through stone indicates celestial pole 2. Horizontal slot indicates annual travel of sun 3. Sunbeam through
Georgia_Guidestones
Type of celestial coordinate system
viewed from the poles because their declinations are constantly changing. When viewed from the equator, objects on the celestial poles stay at fixed points
Horizontal_coordinate_system
Brightest star in the constellation of Carina
always-visible Polaris, which was circumpolar and hence 'steadfast'. The south celestial pole can be approximately located using Canopus and two different bright
Canopus
Body of interstellar clouds
the north and south celestial poles. The vast nebula close to the south celestial pole is MW9, commonly known as the South Celestial Serpent. Most nebulae
Nebula
Convention for measuring angles on the sky
Astronomical Union defines it as the angle measured relative to the north celestial pole (NCP), turning positive into the direction of the right ascension. In
Position_angle
Type of telescope mount and related software
user must align the mount by hand with either the north celestial pole or the south celestial pole. Assuming the user is accurate in the alignment, the mount
GoTo_(telescopes)
One of the four cardinal directions
geographic north pole of a planet or any of its satellites in the Solar System as the planetary pole that is in the same celestial hemisphere, relative
North
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Mensa is a constellation in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere near the south celestial pole, one of fourteen constellations drawn up in the 18th century
Mensa_(constellation)
Angle on the horizontal plane between magnetic north and true north
measurement is known as a declinometer. The approximate position of the north celestial pole is indicated by Polaris (the North Star). In the northern hemisphere
Magnetic_declination
Red dwarf star in the constellation Volans
from the Earth in the constellation Volans, very close to the southern celestial pole. It hosts one confirmed exoplanet, named TOI-715 b, a super-Earth orbiting
TOI-715
Twice-annual astronomical event when the Sun is farthest from above the Earth's equator
its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. Two solstices occur annually, around 20–22 June and
Solstice
The Moon's circuit around Earth
Moon-Earth barycentre to be outside of Earth. When viewed from the north celestial pole (that is, from the approximate direction of the star Polaris) the Moon
Orbit_of_the_Moon
Astronomical phenomena viewed from the planet Mars
in the Northern Cross, Sadr and Deneb, point to the north celestial pole of Mars. The pole is about halfway between Deneb and Alpha Cephei, less than
Astronomy_on_Mars
Topics referred to by the same term
the motions of celestial objects Celestial navigation, a position-fixing technique that helps sailors cross the oceans Celestial pole, the two points
Celestial
Photography using a long-duration shutter speed
the apparent motion of stars around the north celestial pole; Polaris is the bright star near the pole, just above the jet trail. Startrail in Fayyoum
Long-exposure_photography
Ancient Mesopotamian god
southern sky. The path of Enlil's celestial orbit was a continuous, symmetrical circle around the north celestial pole, but those of An and Enki were believed
Enlil
Celestial coordinate system used to specify the positions of celestial objects
object perpendicular to the celestial equator, positive to the north, negative to the south. For example, the north celestial pole has a declination of +90°
Equatorial_coordinate_system
Interdisciplinary study of astronomies in cultures
spinning around the celestial pole can be observed. This point is +90° of the North Celestial Pole or −90° observing the Southern Celestial Pole. The concentric
Archaeoastronomy
Rotation of Earth around its axis
atmosphere, the effect of celestial bodies such as the Moon, and possibly climate change, which is causing the ice at Earth's poles to melt. The masses of
Earth's_rotation
upon the celestial sphere. hour circle Any imaginary great circle drawn upon the celestial sphere that passes through both of the celestial poles and is
Glossary_of_astronomy
Groupings of flags
of the South Celestial Pole, just as the Pole Star Polaris is currently positioned very close to the North Celestial Pole of the celestial sphere. This
Flag_families
Mythological creature
translation of Draco (from Latin "Dragon"), a constellation near the north celestial pole. The (1578 CE) Bencao Gangmu pharmacopeia's entry for long "dragon"
Tianlong
Astronomical instrument for timing of the passage of stars
point of the horizon, the north celestial pole, the zenith, the south point of the horizon, the south celestial pole, and the nadir. Meridian telescopes
Meridian_circle
Capital of the Qin dynasty
constructed Polar Shrine (極廟) dedicated to the emperor himself symbolized the Celestial Pole, the Wei River corresponded to the Milky Way, and imperial palaces,
Xianyang_(Qin)
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici
latter is extended along a position angle of 110° relative to the north celestial pole, and both soft X-rays and hydrogen (H-alpha) emission can be observed
Messier_63
Topics referred to by the same term
complex magnetic field Northern pole of inaccessibility, the point in the Arctic Ocean furthest from land North celestial pole, an imaginary point in the northern
North_Pole_(disambiguation)
Earth's axis, or a Heaven-Earth connection
axis of Earth between the celestial poles. In a geocentric coordinate system, this is the axis of rotation of the celestial sphere. Consequently, in ancient
Axis_mundi
Ancient Greek geographer (born ca. 350 BC)
pole rises over the horizon by an angle of the same amount. The elevation at the terrestrial North Pole is 90° (straight up) and the celestial pole has
Pytheas
Largest pyramid in the Giza Necropolis, Egypt
star during the Old Kingdom, was about two degrees removed from the celestial pole at the time. The simultaneous transit method: The stars Mizar and Kochab
Great_Pyramid_of_Giza
Division of the horoscope into 12 sectors
restated in terms of celestial longitude by projecting them along great circles containing the North and South celestial poles. The 1st house cusp coincides
House_(astrology)
Micronesian navigator (1932–2010)
Gacrux and Acrux points southward toward the southern celestial pole. However, the South Pole has no true zenith star from which direct readings of south
Mau_Piailug
Periodic change in the direction of a rotation axis
this cycle, Earth's north axial pole moves from where it is now, within 1° of Polaris, in a circle around the ecliptic pole, with an angular radius of about 23
Precession
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Italian
Feminine form of Italian/Spanish Celestino, CELESTINA means "heavenly."
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Tamil
Celestial
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Italian
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Cælestinus, CELESTINO means "heavenly."
Girl/Female
Spanish Latin French
Heavenly.
Girl/Female
French American Latin
This French name is based on the Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly'. Used as both a masculine...
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Indian, Sanskrit
Celestial
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Indian, Sanskrit
Celestial
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Celestial
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Bengali, Christian, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Celestial
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Celestial
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French
This French name is based on the Latin caelestis meaning 'heavenly'. Used as both a masculine and...
Girl/Female
French American Latin
Heavenly.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Celestial
Female
English
English form of French Célestine, CELESTINE means "heavenly."
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Celestial
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Celestial
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Tamil
Celestial
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French Latin
Heavenly.
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Hindu
Celestial
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This French name is based on the Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly'. Five popes have been named...
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House of rebellion.
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Indian, Sanskrit
Affection; Desire
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Hindu, Indian
Sun
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Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Attractive Lamp
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Boy/Male
English
Lives by the stony road.
Girl/Female
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Brilliant, Blossoming
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American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, English, French, German, Greek, Indian, Italian, Jamaican, Latin, Netherlands, Polish, Portuguese
Life; Light of Life; Brave; Sliver Moon
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Bright Lotus
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Goddess Parvati
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a.
Human; not celestial; not spiritual or divine.
n.
A chief angel; one high in the celestial hierarchy.
n.
Alt. of Celestinian
n.
An inhabitant of heaven.
n.
An elevation of mind to things celestial.
n.
A native of China.
n.
One of the orders of the celestial hierarchy.
v. t.
To make celestial.
n.
Alt. of Celestite
a.
Higher than celestial; superangelic.
n.
A description of celestial phenomena, as rainbows, etc.
n.
The angular distance of a celestial object below the horizon.
a.
Belonging to the aerial regions, or visible heavens.
a.
Pertaining to the firmament; celestial; being of the upper regions.
n.
Theology founded on observation or knowledge of the celestial bodies.
a.
Of or pertaining to the heavens; celestial; astronomical.
adv.
In a celestial manner.
v. t.
To make like heaven.
n.
Native strontium sulphate, a mineral so named from its occasional delicate blue color. It occurs crystallized, also in compact massive and fibrous forms.
a.
Of or pertaining to the spiritual heaven; heavenly; divine.