astronomy
Meaning
- 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.
Concepts
astronomy
uranology
astrology
heavenly bodies
observatory
solstice
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/
Etymology
From Middle English astronomie, astronemy, from Old French astronomie, equivalent to astro- + -nomy. Displaced native Old English tungolcræft.
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