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astrometry

/əˈstɹɒmətɹi/

Meanings
  • the measurement of positions, distances, and motion of celestial bodies.

    - "Astronomers use astrometry to measure the precise positions of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in the sky."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with astrometry
astronaut , astronavigation , astronomical , astronomical observations , astronomical unit , astronomical telescope , astronomical time , astronomical unit of measurement , astronomical journal , astronomical conference
Homonyms
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  1. astrometry (en) : The branch of astronomy that deals with the precise measurement of the positions, distances, and motions of celestial bodies in the sky.

  2. astronomy (en) : The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena in the universe.

  3. astrometry (fr) : L'astrométrie est une branche de l'astronomie qui se consacre à la mesure précise des positions, distances et mouvements des objets célestes dans le ciel.

  4. astronomy (fr) : L'astronomie est une science qui s'occupe de l'étude des objets célestes et des phénomènes astronomiques dans l'univers.


Homophones
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  1. asteroid

  2. astral

  3. astronomy

  4. astraeus


Variants
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astrometric , astrometries , astrometry
Forms
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The term 'astrometry' can take various forms depending on the specific context in which it is used. Some common forms of astrometry include: 1. Radial velocity astrometry: This form of astrometry involves measuring the radial velocity, or the change in velocity in the direction of an observer, of a celestial body. This measurement can be used to determine the mass of the celestial body and its distance from the observer. 2. Astrometric parallax: This form of astrometry involves measuring the apparent shift in the position of a nearby star against the background of more distant stars, as viewed from two different vantage points. This measurement can be used to determine the distance between the observer and the star. 3. Astrometric photometry: This form of astrometry involves measuring the brightness of a celestial body as a function of its position in the sky and the wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation being used to make the measurement. This measurement can be used to determine the temperature, size, and composition of the celestial body.


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Astrometry has played a significant role in various aspects of human culture. In literature, astrometry is often used as a metaphor for understanding the universe and the relationships between different celestial bodies. In art, astrometry has been used as a source of inspiration for various forms of artistic expression, from painting and sculpture to music and dance. In music, astrometry has been used as a source of inspiration for various forms of musical expression, from classical music and opera to popular music and electronic dance music. In science, astrometry has been used as a fundamental tool for making precise measurements of the positions, distances, and motions of celestial bodies. These measurements have been crucial for advancing our understanding of the universe and the relationships between different celestial bodies.

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