horography

/hɒrəˈɡræfi/

Definitions

1. noun

The art or practice of measuring the position of celestial bodies in the sky.

“The ancient civilization’s horography revealed their advanced knowledge of astronomy.”

2. noun

A chart or table showing the positions of celestial bodies at different times.

“The sailor used the horography to navigate the ship through the night.”

Synonyms

  • celestial cartography
  • selenography

Antonyms

  • obscurantism