star chart

American  

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of star chart

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

On the table itself, we decided on just two things: a large globe and a star chart for easy consultation with the Big Dipper and the North Star.

From Literature

Expecting this, the pilot was prepared to navigate as sea captains had done for centuries, using star charts and a sextant.

From Literature

On a clear night sky, head out to the backyard with star charts or night sky apps and look up.

From Space Scoop

Most are still made of metal, but of thin tubes tied together by wires, creating the netlike effect of openwork weaving, and the graphic eccentricity of star charts.

From New York Times

“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