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If you were the boss of a group of intergalactic explorers, what would you use as the "North" on the space compasses? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 month ago by CraigOhMyEggo@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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On Earth, the cardinal directions are straightforward. The arrow on a compass points to the nearest magnetic pole. You can then use it to travel anywhere on Earth.

In space, the idea of anything being "central" enough to be used as a "North" (since the universe has no center) or being fixated enough to not somehow pose issues is more convoluted.

If you were a pioneer of space exploration, what would your "North" be?

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[–] mo_lave@reddthat.com 21 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Center of gravity of the galactic cluster/supercluster

[–] LaGG_3@hexbear.net 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

So your momma? berdly-smug

[–] mo_lave@reddthat.com 10 points 1 month ago

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