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celestial sphere


celestial sphere

noun

Definition of CELESTIAL SPHERE

: an imaginary sphere of infinite radius against which the celestial bodies appear to be projected and of which the apparent dome of the visible sky forms half
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First Known Use of CELESTIAL SPHERE

1829

Rhymes with CELESTIAL SPHERE

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