astrography

/ˌæstrəˈɡræfi/

Definitions

1. noun

The science of determining the positions and movements of celestial objects by graphical means, especially by making maps of the positions of stars and other celestial objects.

“Astronomers used astrography to create a detailed map of the galaxy’s star patterns.”

Synonyms

  • astrography
  • astronomy
  • celestial cartography

Antonyms

  • geography