Definition:West Point of Horizon

Definition
Let an observer $O$ be facing the north point of the horizon $N$, facing directly away from the south point of the horizon $S$.

Let the celestial equator meet the celestial horizon at the points $E$ and $W$.

Let $W$ be the point on the left of $O$.

This is called the west point of the horizon.


 * Celestial-Sphere.png

In the above diagram, the west point of the horizon is indicated by $W$.

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

Also see

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