Celestial-navigation


navigation by means of observations made of the apparent position of heavenly bodies.
noun
navigation by observation of the positions of the stars Also called astronavigation
celestial navigation
Navigation of a ship or aircraft based on the observed positions of celestial bodies. See more at altazimuth coordinate system.

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