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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

astrometry

/ˌæstrəˈmɛstri/ noun · British & US
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What does astrometry mean?

noun

The branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement and study of the positions and movements of celestial objects, such as stars and planets.

Example

"The astrometry team used advanced software to track the orbit of a newly discovered exoplanet."

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