The gnomon in the middle is perpendicular to the plate, parallel to the earth's axis, and points to the celestialNorthPole (near the north Star).
晷针垂直于晷盘,平行于地轴,指向天北极(北极星附近)。
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For instance, they remeasured the post-tion of over 150 stars and the degree between the 28 constellations and the celestialNorthPole, hence concluding the stars were always in motion.
例如,通过重新测定150多颗恒星的位置,多次测定二十八星宿距天体北极的度数,发现恒星是运动的。
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Contributing to the beautiful composition, meteor streak and church apex both gesture toward the NorthCelestialPole.