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 ]
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 ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012