celestial map

Diagram of heavens

A celestial map is a chart showing the positions of stars, constellations, and other objects in the night sky.

Like a terrestrial map but for the heavens, it helps astronomers and stargazers locate and identify what they're seeing: The celestial map showed Orion rising in the east.

Also called a star chart or star map.

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planetarium · astronomy · navigation · cosmos · heavens · stars · orbits · ecliptic · equinox · meridian · Polaris · observatory · telescope · cartography · North Star · galaxy · compass · latitude

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Flat Earth depiction

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directionality of gaze

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Architectural room arrangement

city map · subway map · property survey

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