celestial globe

celestial globe

n.

A model of the celestial sphere showing the positions of the stars and other celestial bodies as well as circles of right ascension, declination, the celestial equator, and the ecliptic.

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celestial globe

n

(Astronomy) a spherical model of the celestial sphere showing the relative positions of stars, constellations, etc

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Noun

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celestial globe - a globe that is a spherical model of the heavens armilla, armillary sphere - a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars globe - a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented

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