Meaning Of The Word Heliometer

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Heliometer? Find Heliometer meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Heliometer Meaning

Heliometer Definition
Heliometer Definition

What's The Definition Of Heliometer?

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

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Bairnlike ‐ adjective:…
  • Safe period ‐ noun: an interval of the menstrual cycle when…
  • Dinero ‐ money; noun; noun: a former silver coin of Peru…
  • Wheels ‐ moving, propelling, or animating agencies; plural…
  • Bulkhead ‐ any of the upright partitions separating parts…
  • Vine leaf ‐ noun: a leaf of any vine, esp of a…
  • Continence ‐ self-restraint; moderation; noun: self-restraint…
  • Modulate ‐ to regulate, adjust, or adapt to the proper degree…
  • Lapidific ‐ adjective: involved in or relating to the process…
  • The person or thing of someone's dreams ‐ the person or the thing that someone prefers to…