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)

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

Derived terms

• planispheric

Translations

charts of the celestial sphere

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