the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
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n the highest point (of something) n the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
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appear to be moving upward, as by means of tendrils
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v travel up, "We ascended the mountain" v go back in order of genealogical succession v become king or queen v appear to be moving upward, as by means of tendrils v go along towards (a river's) source v slope upwards v come up, of celestial bodies v move to a better position in life or to a better job
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n the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected