HELIOMETER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

an instrument used to measure the angular separation of two stars that are too far apart to be included in the field of view of an ordinary telescope

Categories: Measuring instrument, Measuring system, Measuring device

The word "heliometer" comes from Ancient Greek μέτρον. It started in French mètre. Then it appeared in Ancient Greek Ἥλιος.

helio- – A related word in the same word family.

-meter – A related word in the same word family.

Many Greek words entered English through Latin translations during the Renaissance.