astrometry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of celestial bodies, particularly stars.

Pronunciation

/əˈstɹɒmətɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-astrometry.wav

Word forms

astrometry astrometries

Etymology

From astro- + -metry.

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