Definition of Analemma
An`a`lem´ma
Pronunciation:
~lĕm´må
n.
1.
(Chem.)
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
.
2.
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
.
3.
A
scale
of
the
sun
'
s
declination
for
each
day
of
the
year
,
drawn
across
the
torrid
zone
on
an
artificial
terrestrial
globe
.
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