Celestial coordinates: Any of a number of reference systems designed to specify the positions of celestial objects. [e]
Celestial mechanics: Study of the application of the laws of physics to the motions of planets, satellites, and other celestial objects. [e]
Cepheid variable: Pulsating variable star which exhibits a relation between period of variation and absolute luminosity as a result of which they are good indicators of cosmic distances. [e]