astronomy


Definition: Meaning of, astronomy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈstrɒnəmi /

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  1. the scientific study of the stars and PLANET s [↪  astrology]
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astronomy used in phrases

  • X-ray astronomy (noun)
    1. astronomy an observational branch of astronomy, which deals with the study of X-ray emission
  • astronomy satellite (noun)
    1. a satellite equipped with a telescope to observe infrared radiation
  • astronomy unit (noun)
    1. a linear unit used for astronomical distances
  • radar astronomy (noun)
    1. astronomy a technique that uses radar echoes to examine bodies within the solar system, obtaining information about size, shape, topography, surface density, spin etc.
  • radio astronomy (noun)
    1. the branch of astronomy that detects and studies the radio waves emitted by celestial bodies
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