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planisphere

UK
/ˈplæn.ɪ.sfɪə/
US
/ˈplæn.ɪ.sfɪr/

Translations

planispherenoun
planispheres
pl
UK
/ˈplæn.ɪ.sfɪə/
US
/ˈplæn.ɪ.sfɪr/
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify constellations in the night sky.
Астроном использовал планисферу, чтобы определить созвездия на ночном небе.
Synonyms
star chart
celestial map
astronomical chart
planisphereadjective
UK
/ˈplæn.ɪ.sfɪə/
US
/ˈplæn.ə.sfɪr/
Used attributively to describe something related to or characteristic of a planisphere.

Definitions

planispherenoun
A map or chart representing the celestial sphere on a flat surface, often used to locate stars and constellations.
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations visible in the night sky.
A map of the earth represented on a plane projection; a world map.
Martin Waldseemüller's 1507 planisphere was one of the first maps to use the name "America."
planisphereadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a planisphere.
The museum displayed several planisphere charts alongside other astronomical instruments.
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