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star chart

American

noun

Astronomy. a chart or map showing the relative apparent positions of the stars, as seen from the earth, in a particular area of the sky.

Etymology

Origin of star chart

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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“Dig out the stew and bread recipes,” wrote Alice Brown of Shelburne, Vt. “Get a good star chart and relearn all those major constellations,” she added.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2022

And then consult a star chart to see where the telescope is pointing.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2022

He adjusted the cardboard — which turned out to be a star chart — between us.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2021

The feature requires exact birth date and time from each person in order to calculate their exact star chart reading.

From The Verge • Aug. 3, 2021

“Just keep him over there, that’s all,” said Ron irritably, turning back to his star chart.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

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