heavenly bodies and celestial bodies.
By mskzalameda
@mskzalameda (4023)
Philippines
June 19, 2007 3:52am CST
What is the difference among this two? Do you love science? Then maybe you can answer this.
According to the Free Dictionary, Heavenly bodies are natural objects visible in the sky. Is stars, comets, meteorites all under this category? How about celestial bodies?
It is also stated in that same website that celestial bodies are natural objects visible in the sky TOO. So what will be the possible difference among the two?
Aside from the spelling (ha ha!) I can't think of any other difference this two has.
hmmm...
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3 responses
@Willowlady (10657)
• United States
19 Jun 07
A celestial body is a heavenly body so it would seem some people would use those interchangeable. I have noticed the truth in word use is not what it used to be now a day. I would hope for a return to a world where a duck is a duck and on and on. I hope this helps.
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@mskzalameda (4023)
• Philippines
20 Jun 07
yes my prof told us this morning that it is just the same. it only differs in the word usage. thanks!
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
19 Jun 07
i was told heavenly bodies were free ranging (meteors,comets)
and celestial were stationary (planets,stars),but i don't know if all scientists adhere to that analogy..
@mskzalameda (4023)
• Philippines
19 Jun 07
oh now I know some things about this one now whether this is accepted or not, all I need to do is know more about this idea. thanks! :)
@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
19 Jun 07
I can't think of any other difference either except what it conjures in my mind. When you say celestial bodies...it could be an alien. he he he! But when you say heavenly bodies, it sure is not an alien but as you say just natural objects in the sky.
