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galactic poles
galactic poles pl n (Astronomy) the two points on the celestial sphere, diametrically opposite each other, that can be joined by an imaginary line perpendicular to the galactic plane Translationsgalactic poles
galactic poles The two points on the celestial sphere that are 90° north and 90° south of every point on the galactic equator. The north galactic pole lies in the constellation Coma Berenices at RA 12h 51.4m, dec +27°7′.7 (2000.0). The south galactic pole, diametrically opposite, lies in Sculptor. |