Definition:Galactic Center
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Definition
The galactic center is the point on the galactic equator which is taken to be the center of the (Milky Way) galaxy.
It is used as the origin of the galactic coordinate system.
Its agreed position in equatorial coordinates is:
- Right ascension: $17 \, \mathrm h \, 46 \, \mathrm {min}$
- Declination: $-28 \degrees \, 56 '$
Also known as
The galactic center is rendered galactic centre in British English.
Also see
- Results about the galactic center can be found here.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): galactic centre
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): galactic centre