celestial globe

n. A model of the celestial sphere showing the positions of the stars and other celestial bodies as well as circles of right ascension, declination, the celestial equator, and the ecliptic.

celestial globe

n (Astronomy) a spherical model of the celestial sphere showing the relative positions of stars, constellations, etc

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Noun

celestial globe - a globe that is a spherical model of the heavensarmilla, armillary sphere - a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of starsglobe - a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented

Celestial Globe

celestial globe

[sə′les·chəl ′glōb] (astronomy) A small globe representing the celestial sphere, on which the apparent positions of the stars are located. Also known as star globe.

Celestial Globe

a globe depicting the celestial sphere with a network of equatorial coordinates and with the ecliptic and the brightest stars. It is usually fitted within two mutually perpendicular rings that are marked off in degrees, which depict the horizon and meridian of a given location. The globe’s axis of rotation can be fixed at any angle to the plane of the horizontal ring. Thus the globe can be placed in such a way as to depict the position of the celestial sphere for a given location at any moment. The celestial globe is used in solving problems of spherical astronomy related to the diurnal and annual motions of the earth.

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noun a globe that is a spherical model of the heavens

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