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astrolabe in German

astrolabe in German is Astrolabium, Sternhöhenmesser — astrolabe means an early instrument used by astronomers and navigators to measure the height of the Sun and stars above the horizon.

astrolabe in German

Astrolabium
noun
An astronomical and navigational instrument for gauging the altitude of the Sun and stars.
Sternhöhenmesser
noun
An astronomical and navigational instrument for gauging the altitude of the Sun and stars.

What does "astrolabe" mean?

  1. noun An early instrument used by astronomers and navigators to measure the height of the Sun and stars above the horizon.
    "The museum displays a medieval astrolabe used for navigation."
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astrolabe in a sentence

  • The museum displays a medieval astrolabe used for navigation.
  • Sailors once used an astrolabe to work out their position at sea.

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What is "astrolabe" in German?
"astrolabe" in German is Astrolabium, Sternhöhenmesser. astrolabe means: An early instrument used by astronomers and navigators to measure the height of the Sun and stars above the horizon.
How do you use "astrolabe" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum displays a medieval astrolabe used for navigation." In German, "astrolabe" is Astrolabium, Sternhöhenmesser.
Are there other ways to say "astrolabe" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "astrolabe": Astrolabium, Sternhöhenmesser.
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