celestial coordinate system
C16117
concept
A celestial coordinate system is a framework for specifying the positions of objects in the sky using angular measurements relative to defined reference planes and points, such as the celestial equator and poles.
Observed surface forms (7)
- astronomical reference system ×2
- celestial reference system ×2
- apparent position of Venus ×1
- astronomical coordinate system ×1
- astronomical reference point ×1
- celestial pole ×1
- celestial reference frame ×1
Instances (7)
- Zodiac
- International Celestial Reference System via concept surface "celestial reference system"
- Venus as evening star via concept surface "apparent position of Venus"
- SSB via concept surface "astronomical reference point"
- North Ecliptic Pole via concept surface "celestial pole"
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ICRF
via concept surface "celestial reference frame"
surface form: International Celestial Reference Frame
- Barycentric Celestial Reference System via concept surface "celestial reference system"