pla·ni·sphere | \ ˈplā-nə-ˌsfir 
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\Definition of planisphere
: 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 for any given time
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planispheric \ ˌplā-nə-ˈsfir-ik , -ˈsfer- \ adjective
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