Cosmography (Noun)
Meaning 1
A representation of the earth or the heavens; "the cosmography of Ptolemy".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks developed a sophisticated cosmography that included the concept of a spherical Earth.
- The cosmography of the universe as described by Galileo was a major departure from traditional understandings of the heavens.
- Medieval European maps often included elaborate illustrations of fantastical creatures and mythical lands, reflecting the cosmography of the time.
- The study of cosmography during the Renaissance led to major advances in navigation and exploration.
- Modern astronomical discoveries have greatly refined our cosmography of the solar system and the universe as a whole.
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Meaning 2
The science that maps the general features of the universe; describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.