Planisphere is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for PLANISPHERE in dictionary:

NOUN:
• a sphere projected onto a plane; a map of the heavens
• a map formed by the projection of a sphere or part of a sphere on a plane, especially an adjustable circular star map that shows the appearance of the heavens at a specific time and place.
• The representation of the circles of the sphere upon a plane; especially, a representation of the celestial sphere upon a plane with adjustable circles, or other appendages, for showing the position of the heavens, the time of rising and setting of stars, etc., for any given date or hour.
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• a representation of the circles of the sphere on a plane; 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

Words related to PLANISPHERE

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Words that contain PLANISPHERE

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How to use PLANISPHERE in a sentence

• Then my eyes fell upon the vast planisphere spread upon the table, and I placed my finger on the very spot where the given latitude and longitude crossed.
• I was busily tracing the route of the Nautilus on the planisphere.
• The point shown each day on the planisphere, and, marked by the lieutenant, showed me the exact direction of the Nautilus.
• Clapperton first exhibited a planisphere of the heavenly bodies.

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