"astrocompass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: astrocompasses [plural]
Etymology: From astro- + compass. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|astro|compass}} astro- + compass Head templates: {{en-noun}} astrocompass (plural astrocompasses)
  1. A form of compass in which the direction is evaluated by sighting stars of a known position. Translations (Translations): astrokompas [masculine] (Polish)

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