Meaning Of The Word Astrocompass

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astrocompass in British English
an instrument for determining the direction of an aircraft by sighting upon a celestial body
noun: a navigational instrument for giving directional bearings from the centre of the earth to a particular star. It is carried in long-range aircraft, ships, spacecraft, etc

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