PLANISPHERE


Meaning of PLANISPHERE in English

n. a map formed by the projection of a sphere or part of a sphere on a plane, esp. to show the appearance of the heavens at a specific time or place. planispheric adj.

[ ME f. med.L planisphaerium (as PLANE(1), SPHERE): infl. by F planisphère ]

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