analemma

Noun

Meaning

An orthographic projection of the sphere on the plane of the meridian, the eye being supposed at an infinite distance, and in the east or west point of the horizon.

An instrument of wood or brass, on which this projection of the sphere is made, having a movable horizon or cursor; -- formerly much used in solving some common astronomical problems.

A scale of the sun's declination for each day of the year, drawn across the torrid zone on an artificial terrestrial globe.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sundial celestial sphere solar analeptic curve sun's analeptic orbit sun's eight-shaped path sun's elliptical orbit sun's figure-eight path sun's infinity symbol sun's loop-de-loop sun's analeptic circuit sun's analeptic loop sun's analeptic pattern sun's analeptic shape sun's analeptic track orbital path

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Examples

After spending some time building and stocking the raft and deciding when the weather conditions will be optimal (using an analemma he has created in his cave to monitor the time of year), he launches, using the sail to overcome the powerful surf. Source: Internet

Such a satellite would trace an analemma (figure 8) in the sky. Source: Internet

To a ground observer such a satellite would trace an analemma (figure 8) in the sky. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

analecta analectic analects analemmatic analepsis analepsy