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Altitude :: Altitude (n.) The elevation of a point, or star, or other celestial object, above the horizon, measured by the arc of a vertical circle intercepted between such point and the horizon. It is either true or apparent; true when measured from the rational or real horizon, apparent when from the sensible or apparent horizon..

Divinity :: Divinity (a.) A celestial being, inferior to the supreme God, but superior to man..

Uranic :: Uranic (a.) Of or pertaining to the heavens; celestial; astronomical.

Uranography :: Uranography (n.) A description or plan of the heavens and the heavenly bodies; the construction of celestial maps, globes, etc.; uranology..

Moon :: Moon (n.) The celestial orb which revolves round the earth; the satellite of the earth; a secondary planet, whose light, borrowed from the sun, is reflected to the earth, and serves to dispel the darkness of night. The diameter of the moon is 2,160 miles, its mean distance from the earth is 240,000 miles, and its mass is one eightieth that of the earth. See Lunar month, under Month..

Celestially :: Celestially (adv.) In a celestial manner.

Sphere :: Sphere (n.) Hence, any globe or globular body, especially a celestial one, as the sun, a planet, or the earth..

Arc :: Arc (n.) The apparent arc described, above or below the horizon, by the sun or other celestial body. The diurnal arc is described during the daytime, the nocturnal arc during the night..

Angel :: Angel (n.) A spiritual, celestial being, superior to man in power and intelligence. In the Scriptures the angels appear as God's messengers..

Supernatant :: Supernal (a.) Relating or belonging to things above; celestial; heavenly; as, supernal grace..

Nadir :: Nadir (n.) That point of the heavens, or lower hemisphere, directly opposite the zenith; the inferior pole of the horizon; the point of the celestial sphere directly under the place where we stand..

Cross-staff :: Cross-staff (n.) An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of celestial bodies.

Equator :: Equator (n.) The great circle of the celestial sphere, coincident with the plane of the earth's equator; -- so called because when the sun is in it, the days and nights are of equal length; hence called also the equinoctial, and on maps, globes, etc., the equinoctial line..

Scorpio :: Scorpio (n.) A constellation of the zodiac containing the bright star Antares. It is drawn on the celestial globe in the figure of a scorpion.

Planet :: Planet (n.) A celestial body which revolves about the sun in an orbit of a moderate degree of eccentricity. It is distinguished from a comet by the absence of a coma, and by having a less eccentric orbit. See Solar system..

Domination :: Domination (n.) A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen.

Disk :: Disk (n.) The circular figure of a celestial body, as seen projected of the heavens..

Celestial :: Celestial (a.) Belonging to the aerial regions, or visible heavens..

Planisphere :: Planisphere (n.) The representation of the circles of the sphere upon a plane; especially, a representation of the celestial sphere upon a plane with adjustable circles, or other appendages, for showing the position of the heavens, the time of rising and setting of stars, etc., for any given date or hour..

Aureole :: Aureole (n.) A celestial crown or accidental glory added to the bliss of heaven, as a reward to those (as virgins, martyrs, preachers, etc.) who have overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil..

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