noun
- plural of analemma: figure-eight shaped curves showing the sun’s position in the sky at the same time of day throughout the year, or similar astronomical diagrams
Usage: astronomy; technical
Examples
- The astronomy textbook contained several analemmas showing seasonal sun positions.
- Students plotted analemmas to understand how Earth’s orbit affects solar observations.
- The photographer captured multiple analemmas by taking pictures at noon every week.
- Ancient sundials sometimes incorporated analemmas for more accurate timekeeping.
- The observatory displayed analemmas from different latitudes around the world.