PLANISPHERE


Meaning of PLANISPHERE in English

ˈplanə̇ˌsfi(ə)r noun

Etymology: Medieval Latin planisphaerium, from Latin planus flat, plane + sphaera sphere — more at floor , sphere

: a representation of the circles of the sphere on a plane ; especially : a polar projection of the celestial sphere and the stars on a plane with adjustable circles or other appendages for showing celestial phenomena (as the position of the heavens or the time of rising and setting of stars) for any given time

• plan·i·spher·ic | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|sfirik, -fer- adjective

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