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celestial navigation

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Navigation by using the positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: nautical, transport

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

navigating according to the positions of the stars

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: astronavigation

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: navigation, pilotage, piloting

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Norwegian: stjernenavigasjon — navigation by using the positions of the stars
  • Norwegian: astronomisk navigasjon — navigation by using the positions of the stars
  • Polish: astronawigacja — navigation by using the positions of the stars
  • Romanian: navigație astrală — navigation by using the positions of the stars