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celestial navigation

 
–noun
navigation by means of observations made of the apparent position of heavenly bodies.
Also called astronavigation, celo-navigation.

Origin:
1935–40
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celestial navigation  
n.   Navigation of a ship or aircraft based on the positions of celestial bodies. Also called astronavigation.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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celestial navigation

noun
navigating according to the positions of the stars 

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celestial navigation  
Navigation of a ship or aircraft based on the observed positions of celestial bodies. See more at altazimuth coordinate system.

The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
Copyright © 2002 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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