uranoscopic
/ˌjʊərənəˈskɒpɪk/ /ˌjɔːrənəˈskɒpɪk/rare
adjective
1In Jeremy Bentham's terminology: relating to the observation of celestial objects.
- Only used with reference to Bentham..
2Of the eyes, a person's gaze, etc.: directed upwards or towards the sky.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832), philosopher, jurist, and reformer. From urano- + -scopic, probably after either post-classical Latin uranoscopus observing the heavens, post-classical Latin uranoscopicus, or uranoscopy.