Astro*Dictionary by Michael Erlewine
3 articles for "Pole"
Pole [Munkasey M.]When working in three dimensional space, a Pole is a point which is ninety degrees from all parts of a circle. A point on a sphere which is everywhere ninety degrees from the Equatorial circle (or equatorial equivalent), is a Pole.
See also:Pole - of the Ascendant; of the Horoscope [DeVore]
♦ Terrestrial Pole ♦ Celestial Pole ♦ Ecliptic Pole
The geographical latitude of the place for which the figure is cast. v. Polar Elevation.
See also:Pole Star [Astro*Index]
♦ Horizon ♦ Polar Elevation
The north end of the Earth's axis, or the North Pole points directly at Polaris, a star in Ursa Minor, or the Little Bear. Thus, it appears to be fixed, and can be used as a directional or navigational reference point.
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♦ Stars
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