Meaning Of The Word Heliometer

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heliometer in American English
an instrument formerly used for measuring the angular distance between two stars
noun: a telescope with a divided, adjustable objective, formerly used to measure small angular distances, as those between celestial bodies

heliometer in British English
noun: a refracting telescope having a split objective lens that is used to determine very small angular distances between celestial bodies

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