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Definition of sphere. 1a (1) : the apparent surface of the heavens of which half forms the dome of the visible sky (2) : any of the concentric and eccentric revolving spherical transparent shells in which according to ancient astronomy stars, sun, planets, and moon are setb : a globe depicting such a sphere; broadly : globe a.
The celestial sphere is divided by the celestial equator. In astronomy and navigation, the celestial sphere is an imaginary sphere (ball) of a very large unspecified size. The sphere is concentric with the Earth. This means that the celestial sphere and the earth have the same centre. They also rotate upon the same axis.