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Planisphere
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
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.