planisphere en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈplæn.ɪˌsfɪɚ/ (US)
- /ˈpleɪ.nɪˌsfɪɚ/ (US)
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Etymology
From plani- + sphere or plani- + -sphere.
Meanings
- Any representation (map projection) of part of a sphere on a plane surface.
- A map constructed by stereographic projection, as described in Ptolemy's treatise Planisphaerium and later used in planispheric astrolabes
- A map of the whole world, especially those from the 16th–17th century
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| planispheres | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (6)
de Planisphäre (charts of the celestial sphere) · fr planisphère (charts of the celestial sphere) · pt planisfério (charts of the celestial sphere) · ca planisferi (charts of the celestial sphere) · es planisferio (charts of the celestial sphere) · it planisfero (charts of the celestial sphere)