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1. The imaginary orbit around the earth on which the sun, moon, stars, and planets appear to be placed.
2. The imaginary shell formed by the sky; usually, represented as an infinite circle, the center of which is the observer's position.
2. The imaginary shell formed by the sky; usually, represented as an infinite circle, the center of which is the observer's position.
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“celestial sphere”
celestial sphere
1. The imaginary sphere surrounding the earth, with the stars and other astronomical objects attached to it.
2. An imaginary sphere on the inside of which the celestial bodies seem to lie.
2. An imaginary sphere on the inside of which the celestial bodies seem to lie.
The positions of bodies; such as, stars, planets, and galaxies are specified by their coordinates on the celestial sphere.
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