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celestial body

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/səˈlɛstʃəl ˈbɑdi/
Forms:celestial bodies
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any natural object in the space, such as the sun, moon, etc.

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  • The moon is a celestial body that orbits the Earth.
  • Astronomers study celestial bodies such as stars, planets, and comets.
  • Jupiter is the largest celestial body in our solar system.
  • The International Space Station orbits Earth as a man-made celestial body.
  • Telescopes allow astronomers to observe distant celestial bodies in detail.
Synonyms:
heavenly body