celestial axis
1Celestial sphere — [ celestial equator.] In astronomy and navigation, the celestial sphere is an imaginary rotating sphere of gigantic radius , concentric and coaxial with the Earth. All objects in the sky can be thought of as lying upon the sphere. Projected from… …
2celestial poles — plural noun (astronomy) The two points at which the earth s axis, extended indefinitely, cuts the celestial sphere • • • Main Entry: ↑celestial …
3celestial pole — n. either of two points on the celestial sphere where the extensions of the earth s axis would intersect: see DECLINATION …
4celestial mechanics — the branch of astronomy that deals with the application of the laws of dynamics and Newton s law of gravitation to the motions of heavenly bodies. [1815 25] * * * Branch of astronomy that deals with the mathematical theory of the motions of… …
5Celestial pole — The north and south celestial poles and their relation to axis of rotation, plane of orbit and axial tilt …
6Axis mundi — Navel of the World redirects here. For other uses, see Navel of the World (disambiguation). Mount Kailash, depicting the holy family: of Shiva and Parvati cradling Skanda with Ganesha by Shiva s side The axis mundi (also cosmic axis, world axis,… …
7Celestial coordinate system — For other uses of Celestial , see Celestial (disambiguation). Orientation of Astronomical Coordinates Orientation of the galactic, ecliptic and equatorial coordinate systems, projected on the celestial sphere, showing the galactic equator (black) …
8Celestial poles — Pole Pole, n. [L. polus, Gr. ? a pivot or hinge on which anything turns, an axis, a pole; akin to ? to move: cf. F. p[^o]le.] 1. Either extremity of an axis of a sphere; especially, one of the extremities of the earth s axis; as, the north pole.… …
9celestial sphere — the imaginary spherical shell formed by the sky, usually represented as an infinite sphere, the center of which is a given observer s position. [1875 80] * * * Apparent surface of the heavens, on which the stars seem to be fixed. For the purpose… …
10Celestial Church of Christ — The Celestial Church of Christ is an African Initiated Church founded by Samuel Bilehou Oshoffa in 1947. FounderSamuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa was a carpenter born in Dahomey, now called Benin, in 1909. A traumatic experience led to a spiritual… …
