heliometer meaning

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heliometer (noun): an instrument used to measure the angular separation of two stars that are too far apart to be included in the field of view of an ordinary telescope.

Definition of heliometer

  1. an instrument used to measure the angular separation of two stars that are too far apart to be included in the field of view of an ordinary telescope

    Type of: measuring instrument

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in ER · 10-letter words

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