spec. The measurement of the altitude of the sun (or other celestial object) by means of an astronomical instrument, in order to ascertain…
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| 释义 | the world > the universe > cosmology > science of observation > [noun] > taking of altitudes (6) observation1559 spec. The measurement of the altitude of the sun (or other celestial object) by means of an astronomical instrument, in order to ascertain… star-shooting1639 (a) (as a mass noun or in plural) shooting stars; frequently figurative; (b) (humorous) the taking of the altitude of stars. Subcategories:— person (2) — result (1) — apparent depression of horizon (1) |
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