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Webster 1913 Edition


Planisphere

Plan′i-sphere

,
Noun.
[
Plani-
+
sphere
: cf. F.
planisphère
. See
Plain
, and
Sphere
.]
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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Planisphere

PLAN'ISPHERE

,
Noun.
[L. planus, plain, and sphere.] A sphere projected on a plane, in which sense, maps in which are exhibited the meridians and other circles, are planispheres.

Definition 2024


planisphère

planisphère

See also: planisphere

French

Noun

planisphère m (plural planisphères)

  1. planisphere