astrometría

astrometría

The branch of astronomy that deals with measuring the positions of celestial objects, especially stars. Astrometrists measure parallaxes and proper motions, which allow astronomers to determine the distances and velocities of the stars.

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Branche/domæne: Astronomy
Category: General astronomy
Company: Caltech
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