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Napakoordinaat is a Dutch term that translates to "star coordinate" or "celestial coordinate." It refers to the system used to specify the precise location of celestial objects in the sky. This system is analogous to the latitude and longitude used to define locations on Earth.

There are two primary celestial coordinate systems: the equatorial coordinate system and the horizontal coordinate system. The equatorial coordinate system is fixed with respect to the celestial sphere and is based on the Earth's equator. Its two main coordinates are right ascension (similar to longitude) and declination (similar to latitude). Right ascension is measured eastward along the celestial equator from the vernal equinox, and declination is measured in degrees north or south of the celestial equator.

The horizontal coordinate system, also known as the altazimuth system, is based on the observer's local horizon. Its coordinates are altitude (or elevation), which is the angle above the horizon, and azimuth, which is the angle eastward along the horizon from a reference direction, typically north. This system is constantly changing as the Earth rotates and the celestial objects move across the sky. Napakoordinaat can refer to either of these systems depending on the context, though the equatorial system is more commonly used for cataloging star positions. Astronomers use napakoordinaat to locate stars, planets, galaxies, and other astronomical phenomena.