celestial systems
[/səˈlɛʃəl ˈsɪstəmz/]
nounpl: celestial systems
sistemas celestes
1. organized arrangements of celestial bodies such as stars, planets, moons, and other astronomical objects bound together by gravitational forces
Our solar system is one of many celestial systems in the Milky Way galaxy.
Nosso sistema solar é um dos muitos sistemas celestes da galáxia Via Láctea.
2. any collection of heavenly bodies or cosmic structures that function as an interconnected unit
Astronomers study various celestial systems to understand the structure of the universe.
Astrônomos estudam vários sistemas celestes para compreender a estrutura do universo.
3. the arrangement and movement patterns of heavenly bodies according to physical laws
Ptolemaic celestial systems were eventually replaced by heliocentric models.
Os sistemas celestes ptolemaicos foram eventualmente substituídos por modelos heliocêntricos.
The term 'celestial systems' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It carries historical significance as Renaissance and Enlightenment astronomers debated different celestial system models. In Brazil, planetariums and science museums frequently use this terminology to educate the public about astronomy and cosmology.
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