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has gloss(noun) a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
celestial point
lexicalizationeng: celestial point
subclass of(noun) the precise location of something; a spatially limited location; "she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street"
point
has subclass(noun) the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
solar apex, apex of the sun's way, apex
has subclass(noun) the point opposite in direction from the solar apex; the point the solar system is moving away from
antapex
has subclass(noun) (astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited
point of apoapsis, apoapsis
has subclass(noun) (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane
node
has subclass(noun) (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
equinox, equinoctial point
has subclass(noun) (astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon
culmination
has subclass(noun) the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
nadir
has subclass(noun) (astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
point of periapsis, periapsis
has subclass(noun) one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere
celestial pole, pole
has subclass(noun) the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
zenith
has subclass(noun) the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
exaltation
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part of(noun) the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
empyrean, firmament, welkin, heavens, vault of heaven, celestial sphere, sphere

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