astrogational
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astrogational
(n.)
Used for astrogation.
Used for astrogation.
- 1941 M. Jameson Blockade Runner Astounding S-F (Mar.) № 47/1: He thumbed through the log, squinted at the makers' nameplates on each bit of astragational [sic] gear, [...] and sniffed the air appraisingly.
- 1950 T. Sturgeon Stars Are Styx Galaxy (Oct.) № 80/1: I [...] gave him a preliminary look at the astrogational and manual maneuvering equipment and controls.
- 1957 R. A. Heinlein Citizen of Galaxy Astounding SF (Oct.) № 119/1: Data poured into the ship's astrogational analogue of space and the questions were: Where is this other ship? What is its course?
- 1994 L. A. Graf Firestorm № 31: The landing party has been denied access to the Elasians' astrogational charts.
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