astronomy
IPA: ʌstrˈɑnʌmi
noun
- The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.
- (obsolete) Astrology.
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Examples of "astronomy" in Sentences
- Astrology is the worst enemy of Astronomy.
- What is the use of the micrometer in astronomy
- The objects of astronomy are basic to the real universe.
- Vogel pioneered the use of the spectroscope in astronomy.
- I suppose this is just the agony and the ecstasy of astronomy.
- He majored in astronomy, the science of the stars and universe.
- She is the astronomy correspondent for The Independent newspaper.
- The Airy disk is of importance in physics, optics, and astronomy.
- Astronomy is one of the oldest independent branches of the sciences.
- The department of Astronomy is located just to the north of the site.