planisphere
US/ˈpleɪ.nɪˌsfɪɚ/
planisphere noun: any representation (map projection) of part of a sphere on a plane surface.
Noun
planisphere (plural planispheres)
- Any representation (map projection) of part of a sphere on a plane surface.
- A map constructed by stereographic projection, as described in Ptolemy's treatise Planisphaerium and later used in planispheric astrolabes
- A map of the whole world, especially those from the 16th–17th century
- Any of several charts of the celestial sphere having an overlay or window that may be adjusted to show the stars visible at a particular time, or from a particular place.
planisphere meaning in Bengali
planisphere in Bengali
- সমগ্র বিশ্বের মানচিত্র
Forms of planisphere
| plural | planispheres |
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Origin of planisphere
From plani- + sphere or plani- + -sphere.
Words formed from planisphere
Questions about planisphere
- What does planisphere mean?
- Planisphere means any representation (map projection) of part of a sphere on a plane surface.
- What is planisphere in Bengali?
- Planisphere in Bengali is সমগ্র বিশ্বের মানচিত্র. See Planisphere meaning in Bengali.
- What part of speech is planisphere?
- Planisphere is a noun.
- How do you pronounce planisphere?
- Planisphere is pronounced /ˈpleɪ.nɪˌsfɪɚ/ (US).
- What is the plural of planisphere?
- The plural of planisphere is planispheres.
Words near planisphere in the dictionary
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