celestial sphere 1
noundomain: location
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
Hypernym
surface 2
noun
the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
Part_meronym
apex 2
noun
the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
nadir 2
noun
the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
zenith 1
noun
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
zodiac 1
noun
a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
EnglishPart_holonym
apex 2
noun
the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
nadir 2
noun
the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
zenith 1
noun
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
zodiac 1
noun
a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
