astrometry
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ɪ noun
the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of the celestial bodies.
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astrometry (əˈstrɒmɪtrɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the branch of astronomy concerned with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies | |
| astrometric | |
| —adj | |
| astro'metrical | |
| —adj | |
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Astrometry
is always a great word to know.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| astrometry (ə-strŏm'ĭ-trē) Pronunciation Key
The scientific measurement of the positions and motions of celestial bodies. |
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Example sentences
As a result, astronomers have had to resort to a form of binocular vision called astrometry.
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