lunar distance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lunar distance
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Neglecting atmospheric effects, what is the size of the spot this beam would make on the Moon, assuming a lunar distance of 3.84×108 m ?
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
In its later life, the Board supported the two successful methods of finding longitude at sea - chronometer and lunar distance - and broadened its remit into other fields.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 18, 2013
Dee taught Raleigh and Drake "the perfect art of navigation" for calculating longitude from lunar distance observation, which helped facilitate the establishment of the British Empire.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 25, 2012
The day was cloudy, but cleared at night, and I took sights for time, latitude, and lunar distance.
From Journals of Australian Explorations by Gregory, Augustus Charles
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