Celestial Sphere And Earth Diagram. Diagram of the celestial sphere. Just the celestial sphere plus the ecliptic with solstices and equinoxes marked.
A diagram is provided. It is used in describing the location and movement of the stars and other astronomical bodies. The celestial sphere 1 label the celestial equator earths equator the north and south celestial poles the ecliptic the position of polaris and earths rotational axis.
The celestial sphere and horizon diagram are also linked such that any stars added to the simulation are shown on both.
Celestial sphere the apparent surface of the heavens on which the stars seem to be fixedfor the purpose of establishing coordinate systems to mark the positions of heavenly bodies it can be considered a real sphere at an infinite distance from the earththe earths axis extended to infinity touches this sphere at the north and south celestial poles around which. Motions stars planets and sun are attached to this imaginary sphere. At the centre of the sphere is the earth and hence the observers vantage point. Extend the earths equator.