Meaning Of The Word Planisphere

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What's The Definition Of Planisphere?

planisphere in American English
a map or chart that is the projection on a plane of all or part of a sphere
noun: a map of half or more of the celestial sphere with a device for indicating the part of a given location visible at a given time

planisphere in British English
noun: a projection or representation of all or part of a sphere on a plane surface, such as a polar projection of the celestial sphere onto a chart

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