What is the meaning of Planisphere?

(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.
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APAWebster's. (2011). planisphere. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/planisphere/definitions/2046129
ChicagoWebster's. 2011. "planisphere" http://smartdefine.org/planisphere/definitions/2046129 (accessed September 21, 2026).
HarvardWebster's 2011, planisphere, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/planisphere/definitions/2046129>.
MLAWebster's. "planisphere" 27 May 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/planisphere/definitions/2046129>