celestial globe

noun
UK: /sɪˈlestɪəl ɡləʊb/
US: /səˈlestʃəl ɡloʊb/

  1. A model of the celestial sphere, showing the apparent positions of the stars and constellations.

    1. He showed me the celestial globe.
    2. The old celestial globe helped them understand the night sky.
celestial globe adjective

  1. Representing the celestial sphere; relating to a globe showing celestial objects.

    1. This is a celestial globe map.
    2. The celestial globe's intricate carvings depicted ancient constellations.

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The phonetic transcription of "celestial globe" is /sɪˈlestɪəl ɡləʊb/ in British English and /səˈlestʃəl ɡloʊb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "celestial globe": "He showed me the celestial globe.". More examples on the page.