Relating to a gnomon (a device that shows time by a shadow) or to the science of measuring angles and constructing sundials.
From Greek 'gnomon' meaning an indicator or pointer, ultimately from a root meaning 'to know' or 'recognize.'
Gnomonic projections are used in maps and navigation because they show great circles as straight lines—exactly what explorers needed!
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