star atlas
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- noun
- /stɑr ˈæt.ləs/
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atlas estelar
- They were illustrated in his star atlas called Firmamentum Sobiescianum, published posthumously in 1690.
- star atlas and catalogs
Examples
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I marked the comet's position not far from M74 on the star atlas.
Academic text (1994) -
Their acceptance was assured when Johann Bayer, a German astronomer, included them in his Uranometria of 1603, the leading star atlas of its day.
Academic text (1990) -
Indoor Astronomy: variable magnification high-resolution star atlas includes 6,000 stars and 2,000 deep-sky objects; more can be added; prints telescope finder charts.
Academic text (1991) -
Before going stargazing, make sure to bring your star atlas to help identify constellations.
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Astronomy enthusiasts often rely on a detailed star atlas to find celestial objects in the night sky.
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The library has a great collection of star atlases that show the positions of stars for every season.
Synonyms
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A map that shows where stars and other things are in the sky
A book of star maps used to study the night sky
A circular star chart you turn to show the stars visible on a given date and time
A round model of the sky showing stars and constellations
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning ('a book of maps showing stars and constellations') is directly and compositionally derived from 'star' (celestial body) + 'atlas' (a book of maps). This is a regular noun compound following common English and cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Star atlas combines star and atlas and means a book that maps the night sky. Think of it as a road map for stars: each page shows where constellations are so you can 'find' them.