astrometric

/ˌæstroʊˈmɛtrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the precise measurement of the positions and movements of stars and other celestial bodies.
    • Astrometric data helps scientists track asteroids that might approach Earth.
    • The satellite's astrometric measurements were accurate to within a millionth of a degree.
    • The telescope was used for astrometric observations of nearby stars.
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