Clockstar
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clockstar is a noun meaning (astronomy) A bright star with precisely known right ascension, used for determining the error of clocks used to time meridian transits.
Meaning
(astronomy) A bright star with precisely known right ascension, used for determining the error of clocks used to time meridian transits.
Word Forms
- clockstars
- clock star
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include astrocompass, lodestar, starrise, star, starspot, polestar.
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