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celestial

[suh-les-chuhl] / səˈlɛs tʃəl /


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"Many celestial bodies like moons and planets that are very close to their parent stars are what we call tidally locked," he explains.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

When Supergirl makes a pit stop at a celestial convenience store, she samples a snack that I’m forced to call poop-corn.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

But it is only now that a detailed analysis of the alignment has been carried out, which involved turning back the celestial clock.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

The celestial realm has been a hot topic lately, as Elon Musk’s SpaceX heads for an IPO and a potential valuation of over $2 trillion, driving the rest of that sector higher.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

In 1683, Halley, Hooke, and Wren were dining in London when the conversation turned to the motions of celestial objects.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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