astrometry
the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of the celestial bodies.
Origin of astrometry
1- Also called positional astronomy.
Other words from astrometry
- as·tro·met·ric [as-troh-me-trik], /ˌæs troʊˈmɛ trɪk/, as·tro·met·ri·cal, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for astrometry
/ (əˈstrɒmɪtrɪ) /
the branch of astronomy concerned with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies
Derived forms of astrometry
- astrometric (ˌæstrəˈmɛtrɪk) or astrometrical, adjective
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Scientific definitions for astrometry
[ ə-strŏm′ĭ-trē ]
The scientific measurement of the positions and motions of celestial bodies.
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