Misc Galactic Directions
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the "up" direction when working with stellar cartography. see `Median <Median.html>`_
the "down direction when working with stellar cartography, see `Median <Median.html>`_
galactic west is a direction that opposes the clockwise spin of the galaxy. as it is a radial motion, true galactic west varies depending where you are in the galaxy.
"Galactic east" is a direction which follows the clockwise spin of the galaxy. As it is a radial motion, true galactic east varies by one's location in the galaxy.