Heliometer
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heliometer is a noun meaning An astronomical instrument, based on a telescope, for measuring the diameter of the sun; now used to measure the angular distance between stars and other celestial bodies.
Meaning
An astronomical instrument, based on a telescope, for measuring the diameter of the sun; now used to measure the angular distance between stars and other celestial bodies.
Word Forms
- heliometers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heliometry, heliograph, photoheliometer, spectroheliometer, holometer, halometer.
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