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astronavigation

astronavigation

1 9.9
Finding a place and direction by looking at stars
  • noun
  • /ˌæstrəˈnævɪˌɡeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : astronavegación

Examples

  • Astronavigation.

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

  • "High-speed computations would have been essential in astronavigation." "I told you we were using baby stuff," Piemur murmured.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The process of astronavigation allows astronauts to determine their position in space by observing the stars.

  • In modern spacecraft, astronavigation is essential for accurate positioning and course planning.

  • To ensure smooth travel through the cosmos, astronauts rely on astronavigation techniques to chart their path.

Synonyms

celestial navigation
vsastronavigation
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A way to find where you are at sea by using stars, the Sun, and the Moon

uses only star positions rather than other celestial bodies to find course

Surface Forms

astronavigation singular
astronavigations plural

Morphology

astronavigation = navigation (transparent) = astro + navigation

The meaning is directly compositional: 'astro-' specifies stars, and 'navigation' means course-finding or travel guidance.

Etymology

Astronavigation combines astro- meaning 'star', seen in astronomy, and navigation, a word connected to 'sail' and navy. So, astronavigation is like 'sailing by the stars', and it means finding where you are and which way to go by looking at the stars.