The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PHOTOMETER
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What does PHOTOMETER mean?
PHOTOMETER noun- Any of several instruments used to measure various aspects of the intensity of light.
- To measure some aspect of light (from a star) using a photometer.