Definition:North Point of Horizon

Definition
The point on the celestial horizon through which the principal vertical circle passes is called the north point of the horizon.


 * Celestial-Sphere.png

In the above diagram, the north point of the horizon is indicated by $N$.

Also known as
The north point of the horizon is also known as the north point.

Also see

 * Definition:South Point of Horizon
 * Definition:East Point of Horizon
 * Definition:West Point of Horizon