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astronomical clock
1. A precise pendulum clock with separate dials for seconds, minutes, and hours.
It was originally used by astronomers to calculate astronomical time.
2. A clock indicating the movement of the sun, planets, and other astronomical data.
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astro-, astr-
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astronomical clock
A clock that, in addition to telling the time, was designed to show the positions of the sun, moon, and other celestial bodies.
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Science and Technology Words from the Ancient Past to the Present, Part 1
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