HELIOMETRY

Etymology

Noun

heliometry (uncountable)

The measurement of the diameters of heavenly bodies, their relative distances, etc.

Source: Wiktionary


He`li*om"e*try, n.

Definition: The apart or practice of measuring the diameters of heavenly bodies, their relative distances, etc. See Heliometer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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