analemma

Meanings

• noun

  An analemma is a diagram representing the apparent annual motion of the sun in the sky.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌænəˈlɛmə/
   
   
   
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Variants

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analemma , analemmas , analemmata , analemmatic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'analemma' meaning 'a lifting up, elevation'.

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Trivia

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1. An analemma is also known as the 'analemmatic solar path'

2. The analemma was first described by the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus

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1. Solar chart: A chart showing the position of the sun and other celestial bodies at a particular location and time.

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In astronomy, an analemma is used to represent the path of the sun throughout the year, taking into account the effects of the Earth's axial tilt. It is often depicted as a figure eight shape.

How to Memorize "analemma"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a figure eight shape tracing the path of the sun in the sky throughout the year.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the shape of an analemma with the figure eight shape of a doughnut.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'analemma' as 'an ana-lemma', where 'ana' means 'up' and 'lemma' means 'lifting', representing the lifting up of the sun's path.

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