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The branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies
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astrometry
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Wikipedia
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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 ...
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.
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.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies
Usage examples of astrometry.
With these numbers in hand, I tapped into the astrometry computer over at the National Science Center.