uranography
/ˌjʊrəˈnɑɡrəfi/
noun
- The branch of astronomy that deals with mapping and describing the positions of stars, planets, and other celestial objects.
- The old atlas of uranography showed constellations that are no longer recognized by modern astronomers.
- In her astronomy class, she studied uranography to learn how ancient sailors navigated by the stars.
- Uranography helps us understand how the night sky changes over centuries due to the movement of stars.