Literary notes about Planisphere (AI summary)
In Jules Verne's narrative, the word "planisphere" is used not only as a cartographic tool but also as an essential instrument for exploration and navigation. In several passages, the planisphere is employed to plot coordinates ([1]) and to indicate the course and direction of mysterious, adventurous journeys ([2], [3]). Moreover, it serves as a visual guide to trace the route of the Nautilus and to mark significant points along its path ([4], [5]). Through these literary uses, the planisphere emerges as a symbol of discovery, bridging the gap between scientific precision and the vast unknown of the seas.
- " I consulted the planisphere, and in 32° 40' N. lat.
— from Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne - He watched the compass silently, then the manometer; and, going to the planisphere, placed his finger on a spot representing the southern seas.
— from Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne - The point shown each day on the planisphere, and, marked by the lieutenant, showed me the exact direction of the Nautilus.
— from Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne - I was busily tracing the route of the Nautilus on the planisphere.
— from Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne - There were no more marks on the planisphere.
— from Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne
