"oblique sphere" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oblique spheres [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} oblique sphere (plural oblique spheres)
  1. (astronomy, geography) The celestial or terrestrial sphere when its axis is oblique to the horizon of the place; or as it appears to an observer at any point on the earth except the poles and the equator. Categories (topical): Astronomy, Geography
    Sense id: en-oblique_sphere-en-noun-MkN4GMhe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, geography, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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