planisphere

UK /ˈpleɪ.nɪˌsfɪɚ/ US /ˈpleɪ.nɪˌsfɪɚ/
noun 4

Definitions

noun

1

Any representation (map projection) of part of a sphere on a plane surface.

2

A map constructed by stereographic projection, as described in Ptolemy's treatise Planisphaerium and later used in planispheric astrolabes

3

A map of the whole world, especially those from the 16th–17th century

4

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.

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