Astronomical Position

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Astronomical Position

1. 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.
2. A point on the earth, defined in terms of astronomical latitude and longitude.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use