An astronomical instrument is a device for observing, measuring or recording
astronomical data
Astronomy is a natural science that studies celestial objects and the phenomena that occur in the cosmos. It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and their overall evolution. Objects of interest include ...
. They are used in the scientific field of
astronomy
Astronomy is a natural science that studies celestial objects and the phenomena that occur in the cosmos. It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and their overall evolution. Objects of interest includ ...
, a natural science that studies celestial objects and the phenomena that occur in the cosmos, with the object of explaining their origin and evolution over time. Many are also used in navigation and surveying.
Astronomical instruments include:
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Astronomy
Astronomy is a natural science that studies celestial objects and the phenomena that occur in the cosmos. It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and their overall evolution. Objects of interest includ ...
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Outline of astronomy
The following Outline (list), outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to astronomy:
Astronomy – studies the universe beyond Earth, including its physical cosmology, formation and development, and the evolution, physics, chemis ...
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Surveying instrument
Instruments used in surveying include:
* Alidade
* Alidade table
* Cosmolabe
* Dioptra
* Dumpy level
* Engineer's chain
* Geodimeter
* Graphometer
* Groma (surveying)
* Laser scanning
* Level
* Level staff
* Measuring tape
* Plane table
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Measurement instrument
Notes
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Instruments
Historical scientific instruments