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astronomy collapse: the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole

spectroscopy collapse: the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra

astrophysics collapse: the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies

stargazing collapse: observation of the stars

radar collapse: measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects

tracking collapse

pinpointing collapse

triangulation collapse: a method of surveying; the area is divided into triangles and the length of one side and its angles with the other two are measured, then the lengths of the other sides can be calculated; a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points a known distance apart; useful in navigation

radio station collapse: station for the production and transmission of radio broadcasts

tracking station collapse

scanning collapse: the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission; the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer

stargazer collapse: heavy-bodied marine bottom-lurkers with eyes on flattened top of the head

direction finder collapse: radio; determines the direction of incoming radio waves

planetarium collapse: an apparatus or model for representing the solar systems; an optical device for projecting images of celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomena onto the inner surface of a hemispherical dome; a building housing an instrument for projecting the positions of the planets onto a domed ceiling

spectrograph collapse: a spectroscope by which spectra can be photographed

spectroscope collapse: an optical instrument for spectrographic analysis

wind sock collapse

sonar collapse: a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return; "sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging"; "asdic is an acronym for antisubmarine detection investigation committee"

chronometer collapse: an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)

blips collapse

antenna collapse: one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste; an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ; "he had a special antenna for public relations"

dead reckoning collapse: navigation without the aid of celestial observations

reflector collapse: device that reflects radiation

observatory collapse: a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

celestial navigation collapse: navigating according to the positions of the stars

sextant collapse: a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant; a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees

radar parts collapse

radionics collapse

shoran collapse

loran collapse

telescope collapse: a magnifier of images of distant objects; make smaller or shorter; "the novel was telescoped into a short play"; crush together or collapse; "In the accident, the cars telescoped"; "my hiking sticks telescope and can be put into the backpack"

navigation collapse: the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place; ship traffic; "the channel will be open to navigation as soon as the ice melts"

pylon collapse: a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists"; a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race

television collapse: a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points; broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects; "she is a star of screen and video"; "Television is a medium because it is neither rare nor well done" - Ernie Kovacs

marker collapse: some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something; "the buoys were markers for the channel"; a writing implement for making a mark; a distinguishing symbol; "the owner's mark was on all the sheep"

pilotage collapse

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