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Noun: celestial sphere
  1. The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
    "Ancient astronomers used the celestial sphere to map star positions";
    - sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin

Derived forms: celestial spheres

Type of: surface

Encyclopedia: Celestial sphere