Celestial Sphere

The Celestial Sphere is an imaginary sphere of infinite radius, concentric with Earth, upon which all celestial objects appear projected. It serves as a fundamental model in astronomy and navigation, mapping the apparent positions of stars and planets.

See also

Linked from: Canis Major, Celestial Equator, Celestial Pole, Ecliptic, Hour Angle, Local Sidereal Time, North Celestial Pole, Right Ascension, Sidereal Time, South Celestial Pole, Southern Sky, Star Chart, Ursa Minor, Vega, Winter Hexagon
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