navigation based on observation of the sun, moon, stars, or planets to determine position
celestial navigation
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celestial navigation
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Navigation of a ship or aircraft based on measurements of time and the positions of celestial bodies. Also called astronavigation .
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Navigation of a ship or aircraft based on the observed positions of celestial bodies.
See more at altazimuth coordinate system
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