planisphere

See also: planisphère

English

Etymology

plani- +‎ sphere or plani- +‎ -sphere

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /ˈpleɪ.nɪˌsfɪɚ/, /ˈplæn.ɪˌsfɪɚ/
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Noun

planisphere (plural planispheres)

Any representation of part of a sphere on a plane surface
(astronomy) Any of several charts of the celestial sphere having an overlay or window that may be adjusted to show the stars visible at a particular time, or from a particular place

Derived terms

planispheric

Translations

charts of the celestial sphere

French: planisphère (fr) m
German: Planisphäre f
Portuguese: planisfério m

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