celestial+sphere
11celestial sphere — noun an imaginary sphere of which the observer is the centre and on which all celestial objects are considered to lie …
12celestial sphere — celes′tial sphere′ n. astron. the imaginary, infinite sphere formed by the sky, the center of which is a given observer s position • Etymology: 1875–80 …
13celestial sphere — /səˌlɛstiəl ˈsfɪə/ (say suh.lesteeuhl sfear) noun Astronomy the imaginary spherical shell formed by the sky, usually represented as an infinite sphere of which the observer s position is the centre …
14The Celestial Sphere — is a large scale musical composition for chorus and orchestra by Charles Wuorinen, commissioned by Augustana College (Rock Island, Illinois) for the 100th anniversary of the Handel Oratorio Society, which gave the premiere performance in April… …
15Celestial meridiator — is a vertical imaginary line that goes over the celestial poles and crosses (perpendicular to) the celestial equator. There are two celestial meridiators on the celestial sphere: Equinox meridiator and Solstice meridiator.NameThe meridiators are… …
16celestial — adj Celestial, heavenly, empyrean, empyreal mean of, relating to, or fit for heaven or the heavens. Celestial (opposed to terrestrial) may refer either to the visible heavens (the region surrounding the earth and seemingly enclosed by the sky) or …
17sphere´like´ — sphere «sfihr», noun, verb, sphered, spher|ing. –n. 1. a) a round body whose surface is at all points equally distant from the center. b) any rounded body approximately of this form; ball; globe. A baseball is a sphere. 2. one of the stars or… …
18sphere´less — sphere «sfihr», noun, verb, sphered, spher|ing. –n. 1. a) a round body whose surface is at all points equally distant from the center. b) any rounded body approximately of this form; ball; globe. A baseball is a sphere. 2. one of the stars or… …
19sphere — [sfir] n. [ME spere < OFr espere < L sphaera < Gr sphaira] 1. any round body or figure having the surface equally distant from the center at all points; globe; ball 2. a star, planet, etc. 3. the visible heavens; sky 4. short for… …
20celestial poles — plural noun (astronomy) The two points at which the earth s axis, extended indefinitely, cuts the celestial sphere • • • Main Entry: ↑celestial …
