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astronavigation

/ˌæs.trəʊ.næv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌæs.trəʊ.næv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее метод навигации путем наблюдения за положением небесных тел, таких как звезды.

A noun referring to the method of navigating by observing the positions of celestial bodies, such as stars.

uncountable

  1. Celestial navigationC1formaltechnical

    The practice of determining one's position and course by observing the positions of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.

    ruАстронавигация

    • Astronavigation was essential for sailors before the invention of GPS.
    • The captain used a sextant for astronavigation during the voyage.
    • Modern pilots still learn astronavigation as a backup method.

    Synonymscelestial navigation

Forms
  • astronavigations plural form
  • astronavigations' possessive plural form
  • astronavigation's possessive singular form