sidereal — relating to or determined by the stars or constellations
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or determined by the stars or constellations
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪˈdɪriəl/
Korean meaning: 별이나 별자리와 관련된, 항성의
Korean pronunciation: 사이**디**리얼
Example Sentences
- Astronomers prefer sidereal time because it doesn't get 'star-struck' by the sun's interference.
- The telescope automatically adjusts to sidereal motion to track celestial objects.
- GPS satellites must account for both solar and sidereal time to maintain accuracy.
sidereal
ADJECTIVE//saɪˈdɪriəl//
relating to or determined by the stars or constellations

an elderly astronomer adjusts a large brass astrolabe while pointing up at specific constellations overhead. He carefully aligns the instrument's circular rings with the bright stars of Orion and the Big Dipper. The astrolabe's markings correspond exactly to the star patterns visible in the dark sky above. As he rotates the device, it matches the precise positions of the celestial bodies. A young apprentice holds a scroll showing star charts and watches intently as the master demonstrates. Several other astronomical instruments like armillary spheres and quadrants are positioned around them, all designed to track stellar movements. calculations and observations being determined by the stars and constellations
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sidus' meaning 'star' or 'constellation'. Ancient astronomers used this term to describe measurements based on the positions of distant stars rather than the sun.
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📝Examples
“Astronomers prefer sidereal time because it doesn't get 'star-struck' by the sun's interference.”
“The telescope automatically adjusts to sidereal motion to track celestial objects.”
“GPS satellites must account for both solar and sidereal time to maintain accuracy.”
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