"guide star" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: guide stars [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} guide star (plural guide stars)
  1. (astronomy) A reference star that is used to maintain the alignment and tracking of a telescope (as the Earth rotates) Wikipedia link: guide star Categories (topical): Astronomy Related terms: pole star
    Sense id: en-guide_star-en-noun-8VoGx-sb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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