thiên đồ
Definition
- Noun:
- Celestial chart / Star chart: A two-dimensional map or drawing representing a portion of the sky, showing the positions of stars and other celestial bodies as seen from Earth.
- Planetary map: A specific type of chart detailing the surface features of a nearby celestial body, such as the Moon, Sun, or a planet.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà thiên văn học đang nghiên cứu một tấm thiên đồ cổ. (The astronomer is studying an ancient star chart.)
- Thiên đồ Mặt Trăng giúp xác định các miệng núi lửa. (A lunar map helps identify craters.)
Advanced Usage
- In technical and scientific contexts, "thiên đồ" is a precise term used in astronomy and astrophysics for cartographic representations of celestial regions.
Variants and Related Words
- Bản đồ sao (n): A direct synonym for a star chart or star map.
- Bản đồ thiên thể (n): A celestial body map, often used interchangeably.
Synonyms
- Star map: A map of the night sky.
- Celestial map: A broad term for any map of astronomical objects.
- Planisphere: A specific type of adjustable star chart.
Related Terms
- Thiên văn học (n): Astronomy.
- Thiên thể (n): Celestial body.