star-maps
Guides to constellations
Star-maps are charts showing the positions of celestial bodies as viewed from Earth, used for navigation, astronomy, and identifying constellations.
Historically essential for sailors and explorers, they remain valuable for amateur astronomers and stargazers.
The term sometimes appears in science fiction to describe navigational charts for interstellar travel.
She consulted the star-map to find Orion.
Of the sky above
- constellationNamed pattern of celestial bodies
- navigationDetermining position and course
- planisphereAdjustable celestial map disc
- astrolabeAncient altitude-measuring instrument
ephemeris · declination · magnitude · zenith · azimuth · meridian · equinox · solstice
Navigating through physical spaces
- PolynesianOf Pacific island peoples
- seafaringTraveling by ocean vessel
- voyagingTraveling long distances
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
orientation · ancient · traditional · indigenous · celestial navigation · dead reckoning · horizon · Southern Cross
Widely recognized public figure
- actorsThose playing roles
- handprintsMarks made by hands
- footprintsMarks left by walking
- boulevardBroad, tree-lined street
sidewalk · terrazzo · brass · tourists · landmarks · autographs · premieres · studios
Residences of famous people
- Beverly HillsAffluent Southern California city
- mansionsLarge, stately houses
- tour busesVehicles for traveling performers
- souvenirToken from a trip
paparazzi · guided tours · addresses · gated communities · sightseeing · vendors · locations · residences
celestial
Of the sky above
- constellationNamed pattern of celestial bodies
- navigationDetermining position and course
- planisphereAdjustable celestial map disc
astrolabe · ephemeris · declination · magnitude · zenith · azimuth · meridian · equinox · solstice · celestial sphere
wayfinding
Navigating through physical spaces
- PolynesianOf Pacific island peoples
- seafaringTraveling by ocean vessel
- voyagingTraveling long distances
compass · orientation · ancient · traditional · indigenous · celestial navigation · dead reckoning · horizon · Southern Cross · bearing
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
- actorsThose playing roles
- handprintsMarks made by hands
- footprintsMarks left by walking
boulevard · sidewalk · terrazzo · brass · tourists · landmarks · autographs · premieres · studios · Hollywood Boulevard
celebrity homes
Residences of famous people
- Beverly HillsAffluent Southern California city
- mansionsLarge, stately houses
- tour busesVehicles for traveling performers
souvenir · paparazzi · guided tours · addresses · gated communities · sightseeing · vendors · locations · residences · exclusive
star-mapsroad maps
Printed route diagrams
street maps · city maps · world maps · topographic maps · nautical charts
star-mapsfloor plans
Diagrams showing room arrangement
subway maps · neighborhood maps · campus maps · property surveys · evacuation routes
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