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astrolabe

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Metroloogia terminibaas

ID 618720 Last modified 13.10.2026
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Domain metrologymeasuring equipment - control equipment
astrolaab former
tähesihik former
astrolabe former
  • iidne astronoomiline mõõteinstrument, mis kujutas endast universumi mudelit
  • ancient astronomical instrument that was a handheld model of the universe
astrolaab former
Usage examples
  • Astrolaab ehk tähesihik oli iidne astronoomiline mõõtevahend, mida kasutati taevakehade kõrguse mõõtmiseks, kohaliku aja, laiuskraadi ning kalendriarvutuste tegemiseks.
tähesihik former
astrolabe former
Usage examples
  • The astrolabe was an ancient astronomical measuring instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies and to determine local time, latitude, and calendar calculations.

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