celestial navigation

noun

: navigation by observation of the positions of celestial bodies

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These changes must be taken into account for successful celestial navigation. Kim Breen, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024 The item in question was a 1,000-year-old astrolabe, a tool designed by the ancients for celestial navigation, telling time and reading horoscopes. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024 Your new telescope won’t magically download celestial navigation in your head. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2024 On the way to the base, Mr. Sadler became fascinated by celestial navigation. Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for celestial navigation 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of celestial navigation was in 1922

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“Celestial navigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celestial%20navigation. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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celestial navigation

noun
: navigation by observation of the positions of heavenly bodies

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