galactic coordinate

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noun Astronomy.

Usually galactic coordinates . a member of a system of coordinates that define the position of a celestial body with reference to the Milky Way.

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Origin of galactic coordinate

First recorded in 1930–35

Now, if some rich Southern liberals want to finance and coordinate such an effort, great.
Seriously, Democrats: You’re Done in Dixie|Michael Tomasky|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Members of the Syrian moderate opposition want to coordinate on airstrikes, but say they have been rebuffed.
U.S. Hasn’t Even Started Training Rebel Army to Fight ISIS|Tim Mak|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Scroguard, Galactic Cap, and More: Will Anyone Wear Normal Condoms In the Future?
7 Must-Read Stories About Vladimir Putin, America’s Biggest Prescription Drug and a Night With a Libertarian Porn Star|The Daily Beast|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Are we going to see you on a Virgin Galactic or SpaceX flight in the future?
Christopher Nolan Uncut: On ‘Interstellar,’ Ben Affleck’s Batman, and the Future of Mankind|Marlow Stern|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

This was due to be handed over to Galactic early in 2016 after Scaled Composites pilots completed test flights.
Can Anyone Make Space Safe for Civilians?|Clive Irving|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Coordinate effects of the same cause naturally coexist with one another.
A System of Logic: Ratiocinative and Inductive|John Stuart Mill
A leader who could not communicate with his forces and coordinate their actions would be helpless.
Space Prison|Tom Godwin
Now, however, you are nearly at the stage where you will be invited to join the Galactic Federation.
Pagan Passions|Gordon Randall Garrett
"Maybe Galactic got their signals crossed," Fannia said, as the natives spread out in an escort.
Warrior Race|Robert Sheckley
He had to tell his story again and again to the hastily summoned representatives of the Galactic Federation.
The Colors of Space|Marion Zimmer Bradley