English > vault of heaven: 1 sense > noun 1, location| Meaning | The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected. |
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| Synonyms | celestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, welkin |
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| Parts | apex, solar apex, apex of the sun's way | The point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars |
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| celestial point | A point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) |
| nadir | The point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected |
| zenith | The point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected |
| zodiac | A belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic |
| Broader | surface | The extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object |
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| Spanish | bóveda celeste, cielo, cielos, empíreo, esfera celeste, esfera, firmamento |
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| Catalan | cel, esfera celeste, esfera, firmament, volta del cel |
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