astrometry

🇺🇸 /əˈstrɑːmətri/ 🇬🇧 /əˈstrɒmətri/
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the scientific study of measuring the positions and movements of stars

Astrometry is crucial for understanding the vast distances in space and the motion of celestial bodies.

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n. the scientific study of measuring the positions and movements of stars

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Plural astrometries