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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Planisphere

· Plan·i·sphere · IPA /ˈpleɪ.nɪˌsfɪɚ/
01 n. The representation of the circles of the sphere upon a plane; especially, a representation of the celestial sphere upon a plane with adjust…
  1. 1.
    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.