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he·li·om·e·ter (h

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n.

A telescope equipped to measure small angular distances between celestial bodies.

heli·o·metric (-

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k), heli·o·metri·cal adj.

heli·o·metri·cal·ly adv.

heli·ome·try n.

heliometry

the practice of measuring the angular distance between stars by means of a heliometer. — heliometric, heliometrical, adj.

See also: Astronomy

the practice of measuring the angular distance between stars by means of a heliometer. — heliometric, heliometrical, adj.

See also: Measurement

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