planisphere
noun
- a map or chart that is the projection on a plane of all or part of a sphere
- a projection on a plane of the celestial sphere, usually with the N or S celestial pole as the center
See planisphere in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(plāˈnĭ-sfîrˌ)
noun- A representation of a sphere or part of a sphere on a plane surface.
- Astronomy A polar projection of half or more of the celestial sphere on a chart equipped with an adjustable overlay to show the stars visible at a particular time and place.
Related Forms:
- plaˌni·spherˈic (-sfîrˈĭk, -sfĕrˈ-), plaˌni·spherˈi·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adjective
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