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north celestial pole

/nɔːrθ səˈlɛstiəl poʊl/

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/nɔːrθ səˈlɛstiəl poʊl/C1formalscientific
  • ruТочка в северном небе, вокруг которой, как кажется, вращаются все звёзды, расположенная рядом со звездой Полярной. Это проекция Северного полюса Земли на небесную сферу.

The point in the northern sky around which all stars appear to rotate, located near the star Polaris. It is the projection of Earth's North Pole onto the celestial sphere.

  1. Astronomical pointC2formal

    The point in the sky around which all stars in the northern hemisphere appear to rotate; the northern extension of Earth's axis of rotation.

    ruАстрономическая точка

    • The north celestial pole is currently marked by the star Polaris.
    • Astronomers use the north celestial pole as a reference point for celestial coordinates.
    • The north celestial pole is located near the constellation Ursa Minor.