empyrean vs heavens

empyrean and heavens both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
empyrean	Yes	Yes	No	No
heavens	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, empyrean and heavens are synonyms defined as:

empyrean and heavens: the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

Other synonyms of empyrean include celestial sphere, firmament, sphere, vault of heaven, welkin.

empyrean (noun)	heavens (noun)
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected	the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

empyrean (adjective)	heavens (adjective)
of or relating to the sky or heavens
inspiring awe