celestial navigation


noun

navigation by means of observations made of the apparent position of heavenly bodies.

Origin of celestial navigation

First recorded in 1935–40

British Dictionary definitions for celestial navigation

celestial navigation

noun

navigation by observation of the positions of the stars Also called: astronavigation

Scientific definitions for celestial navigation

celestial navigation

Navigation of a ship or aircraft based on the observed positions of celestial bodies. See more at altazimuth coordinate system.