[geocentrism] Re: celestial pole
- From: Mike <mboyd@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocentrism@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 11:03:50 +0100
Hi Philip,
Philip wrote:
> What is this North CelestialPole.....anyone? Must be a convention of some
> sort. As the universe (a sphere?) is not polarised......
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=celestial+pole&r=67
> celestial pole
> n.
> Either of two diametrically opposite points at which the of
> extensions the earth's axis intersect the celestial sphere."
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=celestial%20sphere
> celestial sphere
> n.
> An imaginary sphere of infinite extent with the earth at its center
> on which the stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies appear to be
> located.
Regards,
Mike.
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