1. descriptions or representations of the universe or cosmos as a whole
Usage: academic; plural of cosmography
2. scientific studies of the structure and features of the universe
Usage: scientific; astronomy

Examples

• Ancient cosmographies often placed Earth at the center of the universe.
• Medieval scholars created elaborate cosmographies based on religious beliefs.
• Modern cosmographies incorporate discoveries about galaxies and dark matter.
• The museum displayed historical cosmographies from different cultures.
• Scientists compare early cosmographies with current astronomical knowledge.
• These cosmographies reveal how people understood their place in the cosmos.