Complete Definition of "celestial sphere"

English

Noun
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  1. astronomy An abstract sphere of infinite radius which serves as the imaginary backdrop for celestial objects, and of which the visible sky is one hemisphere.

Synonyms
empyrean
firmament
heavens
vault of heaven
welkin

Translations

Finnish: taivaanpallo
French: sphère céleste f
mid
Swedish: himmelssfär c, himlavalv n

id:celestial sphere

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