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Natural physical entity in space
astronomy, the terms object and body are often used interchangeably. However, an astronomical body, celestial body, or heavenly body is a single, tightly bound
Astronomical_object
Layer of gases surrounding an astronomical body held by gravity
A body retains an atmosphere for longer durations when the gravity is high and the temperature is low. The stellar wind works to strip away a body's outer
Atmosphere
2010 novel by Jokha Alharthi
Celestial Bodies (Arabic: سيدات القمر, romanized: Sayyidat al-Qamar, lit. 'Ladies of the Moon') is a 2010 novel by Omani author Jokha Alharthi. The novel
Celestial_Bodies
2000 Croatian film
Celestial Body (Croatian: Nebo, sateliti) is a 2000 Croatian film directed by Lukas Nola. The film received four Golden Arena awards at the Pula Film Festival
Celestial_Body
Objects sharing the orbit of a larger one
In astronomy, a trojan is a small celestial body (mostly asteroids) that shares the orbit of a larger body, remaining in a stable orbit approximately 60°
Trojan_(celestial_body)
Navigation using astronomical objects to determine position
Celestial navigation, also known as astronavigation, is the practice of position fixing using stars and other celestial bodies that enables a navigator
Celestial_navigation
American singer and actress Dove Cameron has released one studio album, one EP, four soundtrack albums, twenty-one singles (including two as a featured
Dove_Cameron_discography
Interpretations of the planets of the Solar System
movements are interpreted. Since planetary rulership implies an external celestial body symbolically governing a sign, Earth cannot logically rule a sign while
Planets_in_astrology
Lists of small Solar System bodies List of meteor showers Lists of minor planets List of centaurs (small Solar System bodies) List of damocloids List of
Lists_of_astronomical_objects
Object in the Solar System
A small Solar System body (SSSB) is an object in the Solar System that is neither a planet, a dwarf planet, nor a natural satellite. The term was first
Small_Solar_System_body
Tools used by navigators and pilots
chart. Nautical almanac used to determine the position in the sky of a celestial body after a sight has been taken. Parallel rules used for transferring a
Navigational_instrument
Basis of international space law
the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, is a multilateral treaty that forms the basis of international space
Outer_Space_Treaty
Orbital radius at which a satellite might break up due to gravitational force
In celestial mechanics, the Roche limit, also called Roche radius, is the distance from a celestial body within which a second celestial body, held together
Roche_limit
Branch of astronomy
Celestial mechanics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the motions and gravitational interactions of objects in outer space. Historically, celestial
Celestial_mechanics
Region around an astronomical object
field. It is created by a celestial body with an active interior dynamo. In the space environment close to a planetary body with a dipole magnetic field
Magnetosphere
Topics referred to by the same term
also known as a celestial body or object Celestial coordinate system, a system for mapping positions on the celestial sphere Celestial mechanics, the branch
Celestial
Spherical triangle used in astronavigation
the observer's zenith, or their position on the celestial sphere. X is the position of a celestial body, such as the sun, moon, a planet, or a star. The
Navigational_triangle
Unmanned robotic spacecraft
orbit around Earth, probes are sent beyond Earth orbit toward other celestial bodies or into deep space. The first space probes were developed during the
Space_probe
Line of longitude, at which longitude is defined to be 0°
notational system). Unlike the equator, which also divides a spherical celestial body into two hemispheres, the prime meridian is astronomically arbitrary
Prime_meridian
Apparent curve that separates earth from sky
the surface of a celestial body and its sky when viewed from the perspective of an observer on or above the surface of the celestial body. This concept is
Horizon
Coordinate line
central meridian of a celestial body that presents a disc to an observer (such as planet, moon, or star) is the meridian on the body's surface that goes through
Central_meridian_(astronomy)
1979 international treaty on celestial bodies
Other Celestial Bodies, better known as the Moon Treaty or Moon Agreement, is a multilateral treaty that turns jurisdiction of all celestial bodies (including
Moon_Treaty
Navigational method
Latitude - measured north or south of the equational or celestial equator), of the observed celestial body is known. All that can be derived from a single sight
Longitude_by_chronometer
Twelve 30° sectors of the ecliptic, as defined by Western astrology
correct for this shifting. Astrology (i.e. a system of omina based on celestial appearances) was developed in Chinese and Tibetan cultures as well but
Astrological_sign
Scale model of a celestial body
A globe is a spherical model of Earth, of some other celestial body, or of the celestial sphere. Globes serve purposes similar to maps, but, unlike maps
Globe
Hermetic starfire body
this body include body of glory, spirit-body, luciform body, augoeides (radiant body), astroeides (starry or sidereal body), and celestial body. The concept
Body_of_light
Celestial body from which a meteorite or class of meteorites originates
A parent body in meteoritics is the celestial body from which originates a meteorite or a class of meteorites. It is easiest to correlate a meteorite
Parent_body
Projection of Earth's equator out into space
The celestial equator is the great circle of the imaginary celestial sphere on the same plane as the equator of a planet, by convention generally Earth
Celestial_equator
Outermost layer of an atmosphere
kilometres (62,000 mi) from Earth's surface. If the atmosphere of a celestial body is very tenuous, like the atmosphere of the Moon or that of Mercury
Exosphere
Personal names used by the Sherpa people
name with a celestial body of the solar system. The person bearing the name is said to be under the protective power of this celestial body, and this protection
Sherpa_names
Habitability of the celestial bodies of the Solar System
extraterrestrial life in those celestial bodies. As exoplanets are too far away and can only be studied by indirect means, the celestial bodies in the Solar System
Planetary habitability in the Solar System
Planetary_habitability_in_the_Solar_System
Publication on celestial body positions
describing the positions of a selection of celestial bodies for the purpose of enabling navigators to use celestial navigation to determine the position of
Nautical_almanac
Spaceflight operation
trajectory, allowing entry into an orbit around a planet, moon, or other celestial body, becoming an artificial satellite. An orbiter is a spacecraft designed
Orbit_insertion
Alignment of celestial bodies
SIZ-ə-jee) is a roughly straight-line configuration of three or more celestial bodies in a gravitational system. The word is often used in reference to the
Syzygy_(astronomy)
Life that does not originate on Earth
Cusa suggested Earth is a "brilliant star"; he theorized that all celestial bodies, even the Sun, could host life. Descartes wrote that there were no
Extraterrestrial_life
1908 air burst explosion in Siberia, Russia
attributes this event to a meteor air burst, the atmospheric explosion of a celestial body, although no fragment has been formally identified. By cross-referencing
Tunguska_event
Investigation of outer space
Alexei Leonov) on 18 March 1965, the first automatic landing on another celestial body in 1966, and the launch of the first space station (Salyut 1) in 1971
Space_exploration
2006 International Astronomical Union definition
term planet, which stated that, in the Solar System, a planet is a celestial body that: is in orbit around the Sun, has sufficient mass to assume hydrostatic
IAU_definition_of_planet
Astronomical instrument
precisely. It is able to measure the altitude above the horizon of a celestial body, day or night; it can be used to identify stars or planets, to determine
Astrolabe
Concept in celestial mechanics
gravitational parameter μ of a celestial body is the product of the gravitational constant G and the mass M of that body. For two bodies, the parameter may be
Standard gravitational parameter
Standard_gravitational_parameter
Angle between a reference plane and the plane of an orbit
Orbital inclination measures the tilt of an object's orbit around a celestial body. It is expressed as the angle between a reference plane and the orbital
Orbital_inclination
Third and current era of the Phanerozoic Eon
attributed by most experts to the impact of a large asteroid or other celestial body, the Chicxulub impactor. The Cenozoic is commonly known as the Age of
Cenozoic
Period of darkness
depending on the time of year and the observer's latitude. Night on other celestial bodies is affected by their rotation and orbital periods. The planets Mercury
Night
Force on a mass due to gravity
Yet others define it as the magnitude of the reaction force exerted on a body by mechanisms that counteract the effects of gravity: the weight is the quantity
Weight
The closest approach of one celestial object to another, as viewed from a third body. apsis In the orbit of a planetary body, one of the two extreme points
Glossary_of_astronomy
First spacecraft to impact another celestial body (the Moon). First delivery of national pennants to a celestial body. USSR Luna 2 4 October 1959 First
Timeline_of_space_exploration
Transfer manoeuvre between two orbits
1925 book Die Erreichbarkeit der Himmelskörper (The Reachablity of Celestial Bodies). Hohmann was influenced in part by the German science fiction author
Hohmann_transfer_orbit
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Moon, moon, or mo-on in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. Moon may also refer to: Natural satellite
Moon_(disambiguation)
diameter with the diameter of the impacted celestial body. The maximum crater diameter is 157% of the body diameter (the circumference along a great circle)
List of largest craters in the Solar System
List_of_largest_craters_in_the_Solar_System
Natural satellite orbiting Earth
the surface with Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969, making the Moon the only celestial body beyond Earth that humans have visited. By 1972, six Apollo missions
Moon
Region of space gravitationally dominated by a given body
and astronomy is the oblate spheroid-shaped region where a particular celestial body exerts the main gravitational influence on an orbiting object. As such
Sphere of influence (astrodynamics)
Sphere_of_influence_(astrodynamics)
Prevention of interplanetary biological contamination
mission, aiming to prevent biological contamination of both the target celestial body and the Earth in the case of sample-return missions. Planetary protection
Planetary_protection
Conceptual tool in astronomy
adoption of Eudoxus of Cnidus' theory, Aristotle had described celestial bodies within the Celestial sphere to be filled with pureness, perfect and quintessence
Celestial_sphere
Distinct parts of a shadow
satellites, hence these terms are most often used for the shadows cast by celestial bodies, though they are sometimes used to describe levels of darkness, such
Umbra,_penumbra_and_antumbra
Twelfth letter of the Greek alphabet
coefficient—see braking action) Reduced mass in the two-body problem Standard gravitational parameter in celestial mechanics Linear density, or mass per unit length
Mu_(letter)
Mechanism by which a celestial body generates a magnetic field
In physics, the dynamo theory proposes a mechanism by which a celestial body such as Earth or a star generates a magnetic field. The dynamo theory describes
Dynamo_theory
Gravitational force holding a body or system of bodies together
is gravitational force exerted by a system, particularly a celestial body or system of bodies, onto itself. At a sufficient mass, this allows the system
Self-gravitation
Large area of molten rock on the surface of a planet
periods of a planet's or some natural satellite's accretion when the celestial body is completely or partly molten. In the early Solar System, magma oceans
Magma_ocean
Application of mechanical dynamics to model the flight of space vehicles
by the Earth and other celestial bodies; and aerodynamic lift and drag (when flying in the atmosphere of the Earth or other body, such as Mars or Venus)
Spacecraft_flight_dynamics
Divisions of heaven in esoteric cosmology
heavens or underworlds have been conceived of as realms with deities or celestial bodies (such as the classical planets and fixed stars). Variants of the seven
Seven_heavens
Criterion for a celestial body to be considered a planet
In celestial mechanics, "clearing the neighbourhood" (or dynamical dominance) around a celestial body's orbit describes the body becoming gravitationally
Clearing_the_neighbourhood
Discipline of applied ethics
life, or its diverse ecosystems. Respect the ecosystem on the surveyed celestial body, do not irreparably alter it or its evolutionary trajectory. Follow
Space_ethics
Natural satellite with a surface mainly composed of ice
is Europa. Icy moons warmed by tides may be the most common type of celestial body in the galaxy to have liquid water, and thus the most likely type of
Icy_moon
Group of nine gems
Sun. Each additional stone around the ruby then represents another celestial body within the Solar System, or a node, in addition to representing good
Navaratna
Hindu deity representing ascending lunar node
Rāhu (Sanskrit: राहु, ) is one of the nine major celestial bodies (navagraha) in Hindu texts and the king of meteors. It represents the ascension of the
Rahu
Topics referred to by the same term
Wiktionary, the free dictionary. An atmosphere is a gas layer around a celestial body. Atmosphere may also refer to: Atmosphere (unit), a unit of pressure
Atmosphere_(disambiguation)
Law governing activities in outer space
the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (the "Outer Space Treaty") and the International Telecommunication
Space_law
Storyline by Marvel Comics
dangerous domains. Battleworld is one of the three celestial bodies in its universe. The second celestial body and Battleworld's source of light is revealed
Secret_Wars_(2015_comic_book)
Lunar mare
the Moon. It contains Tranquility Base, the first location on another celestial body to be visited by humans. The mare material within the basin consists
Mare_Tranquillitatis
The exploration of dwarf planets involves studying these celestial bodies within the Solar System. Since Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet in
Exploration_of_dwarf_planets
Branch of astronomy involving positioning and movements of celestial bodies
precise measurements of the positions and movements of stars and other celestial bodies. It provides the kinematics and physical origin of the Solar System
Astrometry
Symbols denoting astrological concepts
symbols include signs of the zodiac, planets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies. These originate from medieval Byzantine codices. Their current form
Astrological_symbols
Imaginary line halfway between Earth's North and South poles
the North and South Poles. The term can also be used for any other celestial body that is roughly spherical. In spatial (3D) geometry, as applied in astronomy
Equator
Proposed spacecraft in a closed transfer orbit between two celestial bodies
spacecraft on a closed transfer orbit that would pass close to two celestial bodies at regular intervals. Cyclers could be used for carrying heavy supplies
Cycler
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jaipur
Bhitti Yantra (measures meridian, altitude and zenith distances of celestial bodies) Digamsha Yantra (a pillar in the middle of two concentric outer circles
Jantar_Mantar,_Jaipur
Optical effect
it refers to the sudden noticeable increase in the brightness of a celestial body such as a planet, moon, or comet as its phase angle of observation approaches
Opposition_surge
Concept in geometry and physics
would be the positions of the centers of a massive body (host) and of an orbiting celestial body at two different times/points of its orbit. The orbital
Orbital_plane
Superseded description of the Universe with Earth at the center
Beyond the layer of fire, were the solid spheres of aether in which the celestial bodies were embedded. They were also entirely composed of aether. Adherence
Geocentrism
Latvian deity
Auseklis is a Latvian god, a stellar deity that represents a celestial body, but possibly not the same as Venus (Rīta zvaigzne), the first "star" to appear
Auseklis
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up luminary in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A celestial body, as the sun or moon or an object that gives light; or, a person of eminence or brilliant
Luminary
Fourth age and stage of the Early/Lower Cretaceous
Millions of years ago Etymology Name formality Formal Usage information Celestial body Earth Regional usage Global (ICS) Time scale(s) used ICS Time Scale
Barremian
Angular distance between the Moon and another celestial body
In celestial navigation, lunar distance, also called a lunar, is the angular distance between the Moon and another celestial body. The lunar distances
Lunar_distance_(navigation)
Hindu temple
Assam. The temple's Sanctum Sanctorum houses Graha Lingams of Nine Celestial Bodies in accordance with Vedic Astrology. The Graha Lingams of various planets
Navagraha_Mandir,_Guwahati
Term in astronomy
passage of a celestial body directly between a larger body and the observer. As viewed from a particular vantage point, the transiting body appears to move
Astronomical_transit
US–USSR spaceflight capability rivalry
orbit, on the Moon, or any other celestial body; exclusively limits the use of the Moon and other celestial bodies to peaceful purposes, and expressly
Space_Race
Topics referred to by the same term
Transit (astronomy), the apparent motion of one celestial body across the face of another celestial body or meridian Transit instrument, a special-purpose
Transit
Planetary-mass bodies that are also natural satellites
who are more concerned with whether a celestial body has planetary geology (that is, whether it is a planetary body) than its solar or non-solar orbit (planetary
Planetary-mass_moon
Astronomical equivalent of longitude
of hours after the equinox crosses the observer's meridian that the celestial body will cross the observer's meridian. The Sun crosses the observer's meridian
Right_ascension
Overview of and topical guide to life forms
amounting to over five billion species, are extinct. Earth is the only celestial body known to harbor life forms. No form of extraterrestrial life has yet
Outline_of_life_forms
Topics referred to by the same term
coasters Orbital inclination, the tilt of an object's orbit around a celestial body Inclined orbit, an orbit that does not lie on the equatorial plane Inclined
Incline
Ancient Greek astronomer
astronomer who is known chiefly for his book On the Circular Motions of the Celestial Bodies (Κυκλικὴ θεωρία μετεώρων), also known as The Heavens (Latin: Caelestia)
Cleomedes
Movement around a celestial body that remains below its Karman line
A transatmospheric orbit (TAO) is an orbit around a celestial body in which a portion of the orbit intersects with the defined atmosphere. Transatmospheric
Transatmospheric_orbit
Coordinate system for planets
other solid celestial bodies, such as in the selenographic coordinates for the Moon. The coordinate systems for almost all of the solid bodies in the Solar
Planetary_coordinate_system
Spacecraft orientation
reference to a plane or fixed position such as Earth, the Sun, another celestial body or other point in space. When moving to assume such an orientation,
Slew_(spacecraft)
Parameter in the gravitational two-body problem
example in a landing (on a celestial body without atmosphere) and in a transfer to a circular orbit around a celestial body when arriving from outside
Specific_orbital_energy
Classical theories concerning movement of spheres
philosophers developed many different theories about the dynamics of the celestial spheres. They explained the motions of the various nested spheres in terms
Dynamics of the celestial spheres
Dynamics_of_the_celestial_spheres
Table of positions of astronomical objects at given times
phases of the Moon, and the positions of minor celestial bodies such as Chiron. Ephemerides are used in celestial navigation and astronomy. They are also used
Ephemeris
1946 US Army Signal Corps experiment to reflect radar signals off of the Moon
experiment in radar astronomy and the first active attempt to probe another celestial body. It was the inspiration for later Earth–Moon–Earth communication (EME)
Project_Diana
In Mormonism, being changed into an immortal state without dying
translated are said to have a terrestrial body; and people who are resurrected are said to have a celestial body,[unreliable source?] but all the terms also
Translation_(Mormonism)
Imaginary point directly above a particular location, on the imaginary celestial sphere
zenith sometimes means the highest point, way, or level reached by a celestial body on its daily apparent path around a given point of observation. This
Zenith
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