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North Pole
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1. In astronomy, that end of the axis of rotation of a celestial body at
which, when viewed from above, the body appears to rotate in a counter-clockwise
direction. [Ed. note: Original text read "clockwise" instead of "counter-clockwise"] See celestial
pole, ecliptic
pole, geographical
pole, geomagnetic
pole, magnetic
pole.
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2. The north-seeking end of a magnet.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
