Meanings
An astronomical instrument used for solving problems related to time and the position of the stars.
ایک نجومی آلہ جو وقت اور ستاروں کی جگہ کے مسائل حل کرنے کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
نجوم پیمانہ
nujum paimana
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- use of astrolabe
- astrolabe in navigation
- astrolabe for astronomy
Example Sentences
The astrolabe was essential for navigation in ancient times.
نجوم پیمانہ قدیم دور میں نیویگیشن کے لئے بہت ضروری تھا۔
nujum paimana qadeem dor mein navigation ke liye bohot zaroori tha.
Astronomers used the astrolabe to measure the altitudes of celestial bodies.
نجوم داں نجومی اجسام کی بلندی ماپنے کے لئے نجوم پیمانہ استعمال کرتے تھے۔
najum daan najumi ajsaam ki bulandi maapne ke liye nujum paimana istemal karte the.
The design of the astrolabe allowed for accurate readings of star positions.
نجوم پیمانہ کا ڈیزائن ستاروں کی جگہوں کی درست پڑتال کی اجازت دیتا تھا۔
nujum paimana ka design sitaaron ki jagahon ki durust partal ki ijaazat deta tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'astro' like 'astronaut' to remember it's related to stars.
Imagine an ancient navigator looking at the stars through an astrolabe to find their way.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "ἀστρολάβος (astrólabos)" — star taker
First known use: 2nd century BC
The astrolabe was developed in the ancient world and was widely used in medieval astronomy. It allowed astronomers to measure the position of stars and planets, and has been a crucial tool in navigation and astronomy.