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Noun Concept
Categories: Celestial navigation, Articles with short description
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celestial navigation  astronavigation  Astro-navigation  astro navigation  astrofix
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Navigating according to the positions of the stars WordNet 3.0
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Navigating according to the positions of the stars WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Celestial navigation, also known as astronavigation, is the practice of position fixing using stars and other celestial bodies that enables a navigator to accurately determine their actual current physical position in space or on the surface of the Earth without relying solely on estimated positional calculations, commonly known as "dead reckoning." Wikipedia
A position-fixing technique that helps sailors cross the oceans Wikipedia Disambiguation
Practice of position fixing that allows a navigator to move through space. Wikipedia Disambiguation
Navigation using astronomical objects to determine position Wikidata
Navigation by using the positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies. Wiktionary
Navigation by using the positions of the stars. Wiktionary (translation)