star chart

noun

1. Astronomy. a chart or map showing the relative apparent positions of the stars, as seen from the earth, in a particular area of the sky.

Word History and Origins

Origin of star chart¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

On a clear night sky, head out to the backyard with star charts or night sky apps and look up.

From Space Scoop

Most are still made of metal, but of thin tubes tied together by wires, creating the netlike effect of openwork weaving, and the graphic eccentricity of star charts.

From New York Times

“Dig out the stew and bread recipes,” wrote Alice Brown of Shelburne, Vt. “Get a good star chart and relearn all those major constellations,” she added.

From New York Times

And then consult a star chart to see where the telescope is pointing.

From Washington Post

Dr. Bode revisited Celeste “and had her do our star charts, one for Josie, one for me,” his daughter said, “because he figured she must know something.”

From Washington Post