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The latitude and longitude lines can cover the globe to form a grid, called a graticule. The point of origin of the graticule is (0,0), where the equator and the prime meridian intersect. Source: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/

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It doesn't really have a name though some call it Standard Origin. It is zero degrees in all directions.

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