Analemma is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for ANALEMMA in dictionary:

NOUN:
• An orthographical projection of the celestial sphere on to the plane of the meridian, the observer being supposed to be at an infinite distance at the east or west point of the horizon. In later use chiefly historical (frequently attributive).
• An instrument or part constructed on the basis of the analemma projection.
• A scale drawn on a terrestrial globe showing the changing position of the true sun over the course of a year; a similar item on a sundial.
• The asymmetrical figure-of-eight curve that can be traced in the sky at a given place showing the position of the sun at mean solar noon on successive days of a year.
• An orthographic projection of the sphere on the plane of the meridian, the eye being supposed at an infinite distance, and in the east or west point of the horizon.
• An instrument of wood or brass, on which this projection of the sphere is made, having a movable horizon or cursor; -- formerly much used in solving some common astronomical problems.
• A scale of the sun\'s declination for each day of the year, drawn across the torrid zone on an artificial terrestrial globe.
• scale shaped like a figure of eight
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• a type of graduated scale
• graduated scale shaped like a figure of eight that indicates the daily declination of the sun

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