cosmography
noun
a science that describes and maps the main features of the heavens and the earth, including astronomy, geography, and geology.
cosmographic
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a word derived from
cosmography.
Example Sentences
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It’s a rich space filled with cosmographic spheres, a pantheon of cannon-size telescopes, sensuous maps of the heavens, and two of Galileo’s actual fingers.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2018
Maston forgot the Arctic region and the exploration of the coal mines around the pole, and he only saw, in his mind’s eye, the cosmographic consequences of the operation.
From Topsy-Turvy by Jules Verne
And accordingly profound truths—scientific, cosmographic, astronomical, geographical, philosophic or religious—were discovered.
From The Idea of God in Early Religions by F. B. (Frank Byron) Jevons
Such was the state of knowledge acquired regarding the earth's satellite, which the Gun Club undertook to perfect in all its aspects, cosmographic, geological, political, and moral.
From From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon by Jules Verne
He died before the end came, but not until many of the most important problems of cosmographic condition had been solved.
From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne
