astronomy

Meanings

• noun

  The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena.

• noun

  The observation and understanding of the universe.

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Pronunciation

1. /æˈstɹɑnəˌmi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762872"

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Synonyms

stargazing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with astronomy
cosmonomy , astralagia , astralogy

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Variants

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astronomies , astronomy , radar astronomies , radar astronomy , radio astronomer , radio astronomers , radio astronomical , radio astronomies , radio astronomy , X-ray astronomies , X-ray astronomy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word astron (star) and nomos (law), meaning the study of stars.

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Trivia

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1. The first person to use the term 'astronomy' was the Greek philosopher Eudoxus around 350 BC.

2. The largest known star is UY Scuti, which is over 1,700 times larger than the Sun.

3. The study of the Moon is called selenography, and the study of Mars is called areology.

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Related Concepts

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1. Astrophysics: A branch of astronomy that deals with the physical properties and behavior of celestial objects and phenomena.

2. Astronautics: The application of astronomy and physics to the design, construction, and operation of spacecraft and space programs.

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Culture

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Astronomy has been an essential part of human culture since ancient civilizations. It has been used for navigation, timekeeping, and predicting astronomical events such as eclipses. In literature, astronomy is a common theme in poetry and science fiction. In art, it is depicted in various forms such as star maps, constellations, and astronomical paintings. In music, there are numerous songs and compositions inspired by astronomy.

How to Memorize "astronomy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a telescope pointed towards the night sky, observing the stars and planets.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'astronomy' with the night sky, stars, and planets.
   - Think of famous astronomers such as Galileo or Copernicus.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' to remember the order of the planets in our solar system.

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