luminary

An object, such as a celestial body, that gives light.

In astrology, one of the brightest celestial objects, such as the sun, moon, or bright planets.

A person who inspires others or achieves eminence in a field. synonym: celebrity.

A light-giver; a body that illuminates or gives out light: applied especially to the sun and moon.

Hence One who is a source of intellectual light; a person who illustrates any subject, or enlightens mankind: as, the great luminaries of an age; a luminary of literature or science.

An illumination.

Any body that gives light, especially one of the heavenly bodies.

One who illustrates any subject, or enlightens mankind.

One that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.