astrogation n.
the act of navigation in space, esp. by means of the observation of celestial objects
SF Encyclopedia
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1931
David Lasser
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In interplanetary travel we must develop an exact science of three-dimensional astrogation through the heavens.
Conquest Space xiii. 207 -
1943 Astounding Science-Fiction Mar. 48/2
Doubtless fifty years hence our pictures of rocket craft will look as crude as the engravings in the Jules Verne books do today. But it is hard to see how the principles of astragation can differ radically from the principles upon which nautical astronomy and celestial.
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1950
Robert A. Heinlein
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Please, sir, we're in astrogation.
Farmer in Sky (1975) iv. 47
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1953
Robert A. Heinlein
He added Uncle Chetβs circular astrogation slide rule.
Starman Jones (1975) i. 19
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1990
Diane Duane
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Our here, the only recourse is good astrogation.
Doctor's Orders ix. 234
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1990
Bob Shaw
The only way of getting hard information was from the astrogation screens, and as soon as the thought came to mind Nicklin felt a compulsion to go to the control deck without delay.
Orbitsville Departure 195
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1994
Barbara Hambly
We're an independent research and communications corporation contracted to assist with astrogation.
Crossroad xi. 161
Research requirements
antedating 1931
Earliest cite
D. Lasser, Conquest of Space
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