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Answer for the clue "The branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies ", 10 letters:
astrometry

Word definitions for astrometry in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context astronomy English) the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies, particularly star.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Astrometry is the branch of astronomy that involves precise measurements of the positions and movements of stars and other celestial bodies . The information obtained by astrometric measurements provides information on the kinematics and physical origin ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Astrometry \As*trom"e*try\, n. [Astro- + metry.] The art of making measurements among the stars, or of determining their relative magnitudes.

Usage examples of astrometry.

With these numbers in hand, I tapped into the astrometry computer over at the National Science Center.