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celestial sphere |
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celestial sphere n (Astronomy) an imaginary sphere of infinitely large radius enclosing the universe so that all celestial bodies appear to be projected onto its surface
An imaginary sphere of infinite radius concentric with the Earth, on which all celestial bodies except the Earth are imagined to be projected. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| That space-lost orb careening without ether, but with a relativity that evolves the mind of a man, pink sausage built of neurons, no carbon, no quarks, vibrating with Hoist's celestial spheres. More than 60 new exhibits are being installed inside the Hall of the Eye, with its history of stargazing, Hall of the Sky, with views of the celestial spheres, and the below-ground Edge of Space and Richard and Lois Gunther Depths of Space exhibits. Light, God's eldest daughter, is joined by other children: firmament, water, land, plants, celestial spheres, birds, cattle, fish. |
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