Sternpunkt
Sternpunkt is a German term that translates to "star point." It is used in various contexts to denote a point on the sky associated with a star or with a stellar reference frame. The term appears primarily in historical or non-technical texts. In astronomy, Sternpunkt historically referred to a major reference point on the celestial sphere used in early positional astronomy, often correlating with the equinox points on the ecliptic. In modern practice, German-speaking astronomers usually refer to the vernal equinox point as Frühlingspunkt and to the autumnal equinox as Herbstpunkt, with precise definitions set by international celestial coordinate systems. Consequently, Sternpunkt is rarely used in current technical literature.
In navigation and star catalogs, a Sternpunkt may describe a selected star used for alignment or calibration,
Overall, Sternpunkt is a historical or less-common label whose exact meaning depends on the context, with more