astronomical position

astronomical position

[‚as·trə′näm·ə·kəl pə′zish·ən] (geodesy) A point on the earth whose coordinates have been determined as a result of observation of celestial bodies. Also known as astronomical station. A point on the earth defined in terms of astronomical latitude and longitude.

astronomical position

i. A point on the earth whose coordinates have been determined as a result of observation of celestial bodies. The expression is usually used in connection with position on land determined with great accuracy for survey purposes.
ii. A point on the earth, defined in terms of astronomical latitude and longitude.