noun
- Plural of astrometry; the branch of astronomy that deals with the precise measurement and mapping of the positions and motions of celestial objects.
Usage: technical; astronomy
Examples
- Modern astrometries rely on space-based telescopes to achieve unprecedented accuracy in measuring star positions.
- The Gaia mission has revolutionized astrometries by cataloging the positions of nearly two billion stars.
- Astrometries help astronomers detect exoplanets by measuring the subtle wobble in a star's position.
- Precise astrometries are essential for understanding the structure and dynamics of our galaxy.
- Historical astrometries from centuries past allow us to track the long-term motions of nearby stars.