astronomy

UK /əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/ US /əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/

noun 2

Definitions

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.

The fact is, dark energy is the biggest mystery in science. It has driven a huge amount of research in the past decade, and was a key driver in last year’s “New Worlds, New Horizons” report from the National Academies of Science, which prioritized future astronomy and astrophysics projects.

Astrology.

Not from the stars do I my judgment pluck; And yet methinks I have astronomy […]

Collocations

ADJ.

expensive, expert, great, hesitant, interested, local

My local astronomy club meets every Thursday evening at the community center.

VERB + ASTRONOMY

learned, love, studies

My grandfather loved astronomy and spent countless nights gazing at the stars with his telescope.

ASTRONOMY + NOUN

astrology, geography, science

Astronomy and astrology are often confused by people who don't understand the difference between them.

PREP.

about, between, from, in, on, with

She has always been fascinated with astronomy since she was a child.

ADV.

greatly

Astronomy has greatly expanded our understanding of the universe and our place in it.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the

uranology

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Wiktionary

Not from the stars do I my judgment pluck; And yet methinks I have astronomy […]

Wiktionary

Maya priests learned much about astronomy.

Tatoeba · #32409

What interests me greatly is astronomy.

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I learned much about astronomy from him.

Tatoeba · #260006

Astronomy is the science of the universe.

Tatoeba · #278981

Usage Notes

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