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celestial sphere
an imaginary sphere of infinite extent on which all celestial objects appear to lie: the observer is always at its center
See celestial sphere in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
An imaginary sphere of infinite extent with the earth at its center on which the stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies appear to be located.
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