celestial point

Noun
  1. A point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) (synset 108537584)
    is a type of: point - the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
    subtypes:
    • apex, apex of the sun's way, solar apex - the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
    • antapex - the point opposite in direction from the solar apex; the point the solar system is moving away from
    • apoapsis, point of apoapsis - (astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited
    • node - (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane
    • equinoctial point, equinox - (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
    • culmination - (astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon
    • nadir - the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
    • periapsis, point of periapsis - (astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
    • celestial pole, pole - one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere
    • zenith - the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
    • exaltation - the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
    is a part of: celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, sphere, vault of heaven, welkin - the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

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