astrometry

English

Etymology

From astro- +‎ -metry.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /əˈstɹɒmətɹi/
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Noun

astrometry (usually uncountable, plural astrometries)

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

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