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sidereal
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(of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars
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relating to the stars or constellations, especially in terms of their positions relative to Earth
Example
Sidereal charts plot the positions of celestial objects against the background of distant stars.
Sidereal astrology uses the positions of stars and constellations for horoscopic purposes.
Sidereal measurements and calculations are based on the fixed positions of stars and constellations in the night sky.