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sidereal 1. of, relating to, or involving the stars 2. determined with reference to one or more stars sidereal [sī′dir·ē·əl] (astronomy) Referring to a quantity, such as time, to indicate that it is measured in relation to the apparent motion or position of the stars. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Dim and wonderful is the vision I have conjured up in my mind of life spreading slowly from this little seed bed of the solar system throughout the inanimate vastness of sidereal space. The whole sky, though lit by the sidereal rays, seemed black by contrast with the whiteness of the waters. It is reserved for the practical genius of Americans to establish a communication with the sidereal world. |
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