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sphere
A solid that is bounded by a curved surface.
Any point measured from the outside of the sphere to the center of the sphere is equal in distance.
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Measurements and Mathematics Terms
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celestial sphere
1. The imaginary sphere surrounding the earth, with the stars and other astronomical objects attached to it.
2. An imaginary sphere on the inside of which the celestial bodies seem to lie.
2. An imaginary sphere on the inside of which the celestial bodies seem to lie.
The positions of bodies; such as, stars, planets, and galaxies are specified by their coordinates on the celestial sphere.
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Astronomy and related astronomical terms
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