planisphere
noun
pla·ni·sphere
ˈplā-nə-ˌsfir 
: 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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Monthly sky maps take the place of a planisphere in this atlas, which covers both the northern and southern hemisphere.
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Popular Science, 13 Sep. 2019
Kids can craft their own planispheres and play games about the night sky.
—Sara Cagle, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2019
Popular Science, 13 Sep. 2019
Kids can craft their own planispheres and play games about the night sky.
—Sara Cagle, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2019
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“Planisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planisphere. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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