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astronavigation

 

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Noun astronavigation has 1 sense
  1. celestial navigation, astronavigation - navigating according to the positions of the stars
    --1 is a kind of navigation, pilotage, piloting

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Astronavigation

Description:

Astronavigation refers to the art and science of determining a spacecraft or ship's location and course using celestial bodies such as stars, planets, and other astronomical objects.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, astronavigation is the process of using the positions of celestial bodies to navigate through space or across the seas.

Example sentence: Astronavigation is crucial for long-distance space travel as it helps spacecraft determine their precise location in the vastness of space.

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Sense 2:

As a noun, astronavigation can also refer to the skill or practice of using celestial navigation techniques.

Example sentence: The ancient Polynesians were masters of astronavigation, using the stars and constellations to navigate across the vast Pacific Ocean.

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Sense 3:

As a verb, astronavigation is the act of using celestial references to navigate through space or over the seas.

Example sentence: The captain and crew meticulously astronavigate their ship by sighting the North Star and other celestial objects.

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