u·ra·nog·ra·phy (y r  -n g r-f )n. The branch of astronomy concerned with mapping the stars, galaxies, or other celestial bodies. [Greek ouranos, sky + -graphy.] u ra·no·graphic (-n-gr f k) adj. |
uranography [ˌjʊərəˈnɒgrəfɪ]
n
(Astronomy) Obsolete the branch of astronomy concerned with the description and mapping of the stars, galaxies, etc.
uranographer , uranographist n
uranographic [ˌjʊərənəˈgræfɪk], uranographical adj
uranography
the astronomical study and mapping of the heavens, especially the fixed stars. — uranographer, uranographist, n. — uranographic, uranographi-cal, adj.
See also: Heaventhe branch of astronomy that deals with the description of the heavens by constructing maps and charts, especially of the fixed stars. Also called uranology. — uranographer, uranographist, n. — uranographic, uranographical, adj.
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