- astrometry
- noun /əˈstɹɒmətɹi/That branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of celestial bodies, particularly stars.See Also: astrometric
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Astrometry — is the branch of astronomy that relates to precise measurements and explanations of the positions and movements of stars and other celestial bodies. Although once thought of as an esoteric field with little useful application for the… … Wikipedia
Astrometry — As*trom e*try, n. [Astro + metry.] The art of making measurements among the stars, or of determining their relative magnitudes. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
astrometry — [ə sträm′ə trē] n. [ ASTRO + METRY] the branch of astronomy dealing with the measurement of the positions, motions, and distances of planets, stars, etc. astrometric [as΄trō me′trik] adj … English World dictionary
astrometry — astrometrija statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Astronomijos šaka, tirianti dangaus šviesulių koordinates ir jų kitimą dangaus sferoje. atitikmenys: angl. astrometry vok. Astrometrie, f; Positionsastrometrie, f rus.… … Penkiakalbis aiškinamasis metrologijos terminų žodynas
astrometry — astrometrija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. astrometry vok. Astrometrie, f rus. астрометрия, f pranc. astrométrie, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
astrometry — noun the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies • Hypernyms: ↑astronomy, ↑uranology * * * astrometry (əˈstrɒmɪtrɪ) [f. astro + Gr. µετρία measurement.] The measurement of the apparent… … Useful english dictionary
astrometry — noun Date: circa 1859 a branch of astronomy that deals with measurements (as of positions and movements) of celestial bodies • astrometric adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
astrometry — astrometric /as troh me trik/, astrometrical, adj. /euh strom i tree/, n. the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of the celestial bodies. Also called positional astronomy. [1865 70; ASTRO + METRY] * * … Universalium
astrometry — noun the measurement of the positions, motions, and magnitudes of stars. Derivatives astrometric adjective … English new terms dictionary
astrometry — as·trom·e·try … English syllables
