uranometry

[ yoor-uh-nom-i-tree ]

noun

, Astronomy.

1. a chart of the positions of the heavenly bodies on the celestial sphere.
2. the measurement of the positions of heavenly bodies.

Other Words From

• u·ra·no·met·ri·cal [y, oo, r-, uh, -n, uh, -, me, -tri-k, uh, l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of uranometry¹

From the New Latin word uranometria, dating back to 1705–15. See urano-, -metry

Example Sentences

Uranometry, ū-ra-nom′e-tri, n. the measurement of the heavens: a description of the groups of constellations.

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