planisphere
Noun

planisphere (plural planispheres)

  1. Any representation of part of a sphere on a plane surface
  2. (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
Translations
  • German: Planisphäre



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