cosmography

• 描述宇宙整体特征（包括天地）的学科，不深入地理学或天文学；也指对地球或天空的描绘。

A noun referring to the science that maps the general features of the universe, describing both heaven and earth without encroaching on geography or astronomy, or a representation of the earth or the heavens.

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1. Science of the universeC2formalscientific

   The branch of science that describes and maps the general features of the universe, encompassing both the heavens and the earth, without focusing solely on geography or astronomy.

   宇宙志

   • The ancient scholar studied cosmography to understand the structure of the cosmos.
   • Cosmography combines elements of astronomy and geography to create a unified picture of the universe.
   • His work in cosmography helped early explorers navigate the seas.

   同义词cosmology

2. Representation of the cosmosC2formalart

   A visual or written representation of the earth or the heavens, often in the form of a map or diagram.

   宇宙图

   • The medieval manuscript contained a beautiful cosmography of the known world.
   • This cosmography depicts the celestial spheres as imagined by Renaissance thinkers.
   • The artist created a detailed cosmography showing both continents and constellations.