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Sky map

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008922

A graphical representation of the celestial sphere, showing the positions of stars, constellations, and other astronomical objects as they appear from a specific location and time. In atmospheric science, it can refer to a projection used for analyzing cloud patterns or atmospheric optical phenomena. Such maps are often used for planning astronomical observations or understanding sky visibility.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008922
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoSnow blink; Ice blink
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008922",
  "term": "Sky map",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A graphical representation of the celestial sphere, showing the positions of stars, constellations, and other astronomical objects as they appear from a specific location and time. In atmospheric science, it can refer to a projection used for analyzing cloud patterns or atmospheric optical phenomena. Such maps are often used for planning astronomical observations or understanding sky visibility.",
  "see_also": [
    "snow blink",
    "ice blink"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sky-map/"
}

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